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About the role
Want to work in a beautiful location with a great team and a clear mission?
Joining our small, friendly team at the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) as an Administrative Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting our technical officers and contributing to the success of our consumer-focused work.
Based in modern and friendly surroundings at the Thie Slieau Whallian site in St Johns, you will be part of the OFT’s staff which works for our Island community to protect, inform, advise, support and represent the interests of consumers, providing a range of administrative and finance-related support functions.
If you're organised, adaptable and confident with communication and IT, we’d love to hear from you!
This post is offered on a part-time basis, working 20 hours per week spread over 5 mornings Monday to Friday, however we are happy to consider slightly fewer working hours and/or a more flexible working pattern. Please indicate any preference in your application or contact us to discuss.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment
✔ Free car parking.
✔ You’ll be based at Thie Garey ny Cloie at Thie Slieau Whallian site, an award winning sustainable building offering an amazing office workspace and outdoor area you can enjoy during your lunch break.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Nigel.Taylor@gov.im or on 01624 686507.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.