SCP19-22 (£28,360 – £30,331)
Admin Assistant (Investment)
City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.
City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.
Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We are current recipients of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promoting Opportunity and Investors in Young People Platinum award. Both these accolades recognise our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.
We are currently recruiting for an Admin Assistant to join our Investment division.
This is a key role in the delivery of an effective and efficient office support. You will develop an overall knowledge of City Building, which strives to deliver excellent customer service to our clients.
You will ideally have proven experience working within a busy team and be accustomed to working to tight deadlines. You will have a positive approach to work and have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
The role also involves troubleshooting issues, coordinating updates and backups, handling complaints, and ensuring smooth communication across teams and departments. A strong focus is placed on organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of customer service and confidentiality.
The Administrator is responsible for supporting the efficient operation of the organisation by managing administrative tasks, systems, and resources. This includes overseeing day-to-day administrative functions, providing user support, ensuring the maintenance and security of systems, and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
The Admin Assistant will possess a solid understanding of office software, technical systems, and administrative processes, with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement. Strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to meeting deadlines are essential.
Proven administrative experience and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Software is essential. A relevant qualification/certification in Administration or equivalent and experience in handling compliment is advantageous.
You will be required to have a flexible approach to this role. Your contracted hours of work will be 35 hours per week to be worked to suit the needs of the business.
As an employee of City Building, you will also receive the following benefits:
– A rewarding career with a competitive salary.
– Access to contributory pension scheme – Strathclyde Pension Fund.
– Excellent annual leave entitlement
– Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption/shared parental leave.
– Access to excellent health and wellbeing initiatives.
– Access to a discounted gym membership.
This position is a maternity leave cover and therefore, fixed-term for up to one year.
Please refer to the role profile for further details on the role however if you would like to have an informal chat about the role then please contact:
• Craig Stewart Tel No: 0141 287 2142
If you feel, you have the necessary skills and experience for this role then please forward your CV along with a completed Supporting Statement to the People Services Team, Recruitment@citybuildingglasgow.co.uk by Sunday, 7 September 2025
