Receptionist/Caretaker at Fife Council in Glenrothes, Scotland, GB

Receptionist/Caretaker based at Bankhead, Glenrothes. Working 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 4:30pm-10:15pm (2 hours and 15 minutes of this shift is paid at enhanced pay rates.) on a permanent full-time, 52-week contract, with a salary of £25,604.23 to £26,786.83

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 21 September 2026Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026Contract Type: Permanent****Salary: FC3 £25,604.23 to £26,786.83Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per yearLocation: Glenrothes Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job DetailsReceptionist/Caretaker required on a permanent part-time basis, based at Bankhead, Glenrothes. Receptionist / Caretaker

• 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4:30pm-10:15pm (2 hours and 15 minutes of this shift is paid at enhanced pay rates.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 to £26,786.83 and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• £13.64 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work.

• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.

• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)

• Generous Holiday Allowance.

• Pay is 4 weekly.

• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person

• Educated to SCQF level 5, which includes National 5 or SVQ level 2 or Standard Grades at Credit level including English or equivalent.

• Ensuring the safe and efficient procedures of a range of buildings. (Take ownership - See ‘How We Work Matters’ Framework).

• Experience of resolving telephone enquiries.

• Communication skills.

• Team working skills (work together)

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

• Directorate Information - Council Department information

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For further information please contact: Nick Saaiman at Nick.saaiman@fife.gov.uk