2507 - Secretary - Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board. Salary Scale £36,425 - £37,465

INTERNAL LVJB APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM, OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 7 hours per day. 

Salary: £36,425 - £37,465

Vacancy: Permanent

Address: Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board, David Dale House, John Street, Blantyre, G72 0AA

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Who we are: Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Board (Scotland) Order 1995.

What we offer: Long term security and an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and an excellent range of work/life balance policies. 

Additionally, we offer the following:

• Up to 37 annual leave days
• The opportunity to buy additional leave/bank leave
• 35 hour working week
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies (maternity/paternity/term time working/carer’s passports)
• Enrolment in an award-winning Local Government pension scheme

Please note this role is a full time office based position.

What we do: Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for both North and South Lanarkshire council areas in respect of the compilation of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) List and Register of Electors.

Our vision: To deliver quality in the work which we undertake, provide efficient services to all service users, and ensure completeness and accuracy of the Electoral Register, Valuation Rolls and the Valuation (Council Tax) Lists.

Who are we looking for: A suitably qualified and experienced secretary who will undertake a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and tasks. 

These tasks and duties will include, but are not limited to, compiling minutes of meetings, the management of various diaries, maintaining data in an accurate and confidential manner, prioritising tasks, dealing with external stakeholders by telephone and in person, assisting with and handling human resource and recruitment paperwork, and the processing of invoices and orders. 

You will be required to demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workloads, responding to changing priorities and contributing effectively to the team, as well as demonstrating the necessary skills to use all relevant IT systems and software applications.   

A commitment to the principles of customer care is essential, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills.  It is essential that the successful candidate shows an appreciation and awareness of the importance of accuracy and confidentiality.  The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders is imperative to this role.

You will hold an SVQ in clerical administration and/or be able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of working in a similar post within an office environment.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note South Lanarkshire Council are facilitating the recruitment on behalf of Lanarkshire Joint Valuation Board.