Area Teams Support Assistant

Service: Housing Services, Development & Economic Growth

Closing Date: Thursday 4th April 2024

Argyll and Bute Council wishes to appoint an administrative assistant within the Housing Service. This is a permanent, full time post.

The successful candidate will assist the Housing Systems Co-ordinator to deliver high quality administrative and financial support to the Housing Teams.

A key element of the post is to verify information provided in connection with Private Sector Housing Grant applications, establish ownership of properties and to verify information prior to issuing statutory notices in relation to Housing legislation.

The post holder will collate information in respect of Freedom of Information enquiries.

It is essential that the successful candidate has:

• 3 standard grades or equivalent at level 1 or 2 (including Maths and English);
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to input data correctly;

It is desirable to have:

• A Professional Development Award in Housing Advice and ECDL.
• Knowledge of Private Sector Housing Grants and Housing legislation.
• Minute taking experience

Knowledge of Fusion Financial and PECOS systems.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Morven MacIntyre, Housing Systems Coordinator
• Telephone: 01631 572180
• Email: morven.macintyre2@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB13984/BDE00004

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.