Admin Assistant Team Leader

Scottish Borders Council; Duns; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in Duns is seeking an Admin Assistant Team Leader to manage Business Support Teams across children's and adult services. The role involves overseeing daily operations, prioritizing tasks, and leading staff through digital transformation. Candidates should have an HNC/D in a related discipline or equivalent experience. The position promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of at least 5 staff members.
• Knowledge of business support functions in social work.
• Ability to lead staff through change.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management support for Business Support Teams.
• Oversee daily operations, prioritization, and allocation of resources.
• Collaborate with other teams and ensure efficient business support.

Skills

Line management

Workflow delegation

Digital transformation

Effective communication

Education

HNC/D in a related discipline

Job description

Location:: Duns Local Office, 44 Newtown Street, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3DT## Job DetailsGrade: 6A Hourly Rate: £15.99 - £17.30 Salary: £23358.66 - £25271.26 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent## Role PurposeAn excellent development opportunity has arisen within Duns & Kelso Social Work, as Admin Assistant Team Leader, permanent. The post is to provide line management support to the Duns & Kelso Social Work Business Support Teams, across 3 sites, encompassing both Children's and Adults services and will ensure both operational teams has efficient and effective business support in place. As a line manager you would oversee the daily operations of the team including prioritisation, delegation of workload and allocation of resources, such as minute takers for a variety of meetings. You will help to lead staff through change as we introduce digital transformation and working collaboratively with other Business Support teams and Customer Services as well as ensuring daily activities are delivered. You would be responsible for the Line management of approximately 5 staff.## EssentialHNC/D in a related discipline, or other relevant qualification. OR equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role.## Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries may be made to Robyne Fortune-Smith by telephone on 01835 824000 Extn 8655 or by email at [e-mail] Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.