F&C - G1 Clerical Assistant

Overview

South Lanarkshire Council's Licensing and Registration Section is seeking to recruit a Clerical Assistant to undertake a range of clerical duties associated with the Service. Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

Actual closing date: Applications must be received by 4 February 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton

Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent

Work pattern: Monday - Friday

Salary / Hourly Rate: £24,325 - £26,150 per year

Produce general correspondence and documents, update computer systems, carry out filing, photocopying, scanning and stationery orders. Manage internal and external mail to support operational staff. Communication and presentation of information in a clear and concise manner, liaising with internal and external customers while dealing with specialist clerical activities in accordance with established procedures and standards. Undertake a range of clerical tasks to provide comprehensive admin support to operational colleagues.

The successful candidate must have experience in a busy office environment undertaking various clerical tasks and working to tight timescales. Excellent organisational skills are essential to support the registration of births, deaths and marriages and all licensing activities (including taxis, gaming, short term lets and liquor licenses). A good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Strong keyboard, oral and written communication skills are essential.

Commitment to learning and adapting to the role, with the ability to work to tight deadlines, problem solve, work in a team, and communicate effectively. A flexible attitude to change and the ability to work in a diverse environment are desirable.

Please answer the following question as part of your application submission; answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: “Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing”.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

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

Notes – Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if needed, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Disclosure Checks

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants were born outside the UK or have lived/worked outside the UK in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check; the check must be translated into English and come from an official authority.

Checks may be carried out to authenticate documents provided.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. The Council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families through the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans and service leavers who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would receive a range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family-friendly policies – flexible working and enhanced leave
• Employee discounts – including cinema discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program for practical and emotional support

Please note we do not accept CVs in place of the application form.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.