Administrative Officer (Enterprise and Economic Growth)

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STRATEGY, PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Customer Services and Corporate Administration

Administrative Officer (Enterprise and Economic Growth)

35 hours per week
Permanent
£25,827 - £26,429 / £14.15 - £14.48 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for a motivated individual to take up the position of the Administrative Officer within the Enterprise and Economic Growth team based at 14 Queen Street, Kirkwall.

The successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support as required and will work closely with the Team Manager, Business Support and Enterprise Manager to ensure a high level of business support is provided.

You will already have experience of working as an effective team member within an Administration team, have excellent administration and computer skills, ideally using Microsoft Office applications. You will need to be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, use your own initiative, maintain confidentiality and be able to work unsupervised. We are looking for a good communicator and with excellent organisational skills as you will be part of a team liaising with a wide range of customers.

You should hold an SVQ level 3/HNC or equivalent level qualification in Business Studies/Administration or Accountancy (SCQF level 6) or, where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a relevant administrative role is required.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Fiona Ratter, Team Manager - Business Support on 01856 873636 extension 2230 or by email fiona.ratter@orkney.gov.uk or Wendy Pickles, Business Gateway Manager on 01856 886666 or by email wendy.pickles@orkney.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 10 September 2023

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.