Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 4 August 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC3 23,783.40 to 24,890.91 pro rata

Working Pattern: 16.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 9:45am)

Location: County Buildings, Cupar

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement or CV 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 or CV, your application may not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement or CV at the section marked 'upload resume'. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

Receptionist / Caretaker required on a permanent part time basis, based at County Buildings, Cupar which consists of Council Offices. With a salary of 23,783.40 to 24,890.91 pro rata.

County Buildings

Receptionist / Caretaker

16.25 hours per week - 6:30am to 9:45am Monday to Friday, 52-week contract. (30 minutes per day (6:30am to 7:00am) are paid at enhanced rates)

You will earn a competitive salary and have access to a range of benefits, including:


12.67 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends. 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 a full days Induction Training 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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Alternative Formats

- Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

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