Job Detail
Job Description
The Faculty of Advocates is one of Scotland’s most ancient and prestigious organisations with a vibrant professional body of practising Advocates. The Facilities Department has a key role in supporting the organisation, working in a busy operational team to provide the Office Bearers and Members of Faculty with a high level of service. The vacancy below has arisen within the Facilities Department based in Edinburgh:
| Fixed Term Contract | Facilities Assistant (FTC -12 months) | ||||||||
| Ref : | 22.10 | ||||||||
| Hours: | 35 hours per week (7 hours per day)
Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am – 7pm |
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| Salary Scale: | Grade 5a £19,486 – £23,685 per annum
(New appointments will be made at the start of the salary scale) |
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The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate reception dealing with enquiries by telephone, email or in person, delivery of mail, relaying messages and booking consultation rooms on behalf of Members of Faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for opening and closing Faculty buildings on a daily basis, ensuring the presentation of buildings are in good order and any issues reported.
The successful applicant will assist with the running of seminars in the Faculty buildings and is also required to assist Members of Faculty to dress into professional court garments. Maintaining a high standard of service to all Members and ensuring confidentiality at all times is essential.
The successful applicant must possess a basic school education of four National 4 or 5’s (or equivalent) and will be looking to develop experience in a customer care role. A basic level of computer literacy is required using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as excellent communication skills, attention to detail and integrity.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a positive attitude and an enthusiasm to learn and support their team members. Excellent customer care skills are required as well as being courteous in interactions with staff members and Members of Faculty.
For further information and an application pack please email hr.department@advocates.org.uk quoting reference number 22.10.
Please note that applications must be submitted in the correct format of an application form.
Closing Date: 5.00pm on Monday 19 September 2022