Support Assistant
- Location:
- Council Offices West Dunbartonshire Council 16 Church Street Dumbarton, G82 1QL
- Salary:
- £22,720.01 - £24,198.17 per year dependent on experience
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Description
West Dunbartonshire Council Planning and Building Standards Service are looking for an enthusiastic Support Assistant to join their Technical Support Team.
The successful applicant should have an understanding of the fundamental principles of Planning & Building Standards, be enthusiastic, well organised, self-motivated and be able to work to tight deadlines whilst retaining a high level of accuracy.
Candidates must have relevant experience of working in a busy office environment, be computer literate in various Microsoft packages and must be willing to undertake additional training relevant to this post. An ability to multi-task and work on your own initiative is required. You should be able to manage conflicting demands and have excellent communication skills along with a good telephone manner. We are a close working multiskilled team therefore it is paramount you are a team player and participate effectively.
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/