Members Secretary (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Job Description

West Dunbartonshire Council is looking to recruit a Members Secretary to provide a high level, confidential secretarial and administrative service to the Elected Members of the Council.

We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills, who is highly organised and proactive. The post holder should be able to strive to overcome problems through collaborative working and use their own initiative to deal with complex, confidential and sensitive issues in the absence of the Senior Democratic Services Officer.  You must also be a highly effective communicator and be able to make informed decisions to ensure that tasks are progressed and prioritise conflicting demands.

Applicants must have an HNC/SVQ3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience.

This role is suitable for hybrid working however this would be discussed/agreed in line with office cover.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/