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Administration Assistant, Insurance - GLA12981 • Glasgow
Glasgow City Council

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1. Can you tell us a bit about your previous experience in administration roles, particularly in relation to insurance or finance? Can you tell us a bit about your previous experience in administration roles, particularly in relation to insurance or finance?

2. What attracted you to this position with Glasgow City Council, and what do you hope to achieve in this role? What attracted you to this position with Glasgow City Council, and what do you hope to achieve in this role?

3. Have you worked in a public sector environment before? If so, can you describe that experience? Have you worked in a public sector environment before? If so, can you describe that experience?

4. What administrative tasks are you most comfortable handling, and how do they relate to the responsibilities mentioned in the job description? What administrative tasks are you most comfortable handling, and how do they relate to the responsibilities mentioned in the job description?

5. How do you prioritise your workload when you have multiple tasks to complete? How do you prioritise your workload when you have multiple tasks to complete?

6. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to manage sensitive information or maintain confidentiality? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to manage sensitive information or maintain confidentiality?

7. What experience do you have with managing budgets or financial records, and how do you ensure accuracy in your work? What experience do you have with managing budgets or financial records, and how do you ensure accuracy in your work?

8. Describe a situation where you had to liaise with various stakeholders. How did you ensure clear communication and understanding among all parties? Describe a situation where you had to liaise with various stakeholders. How did you ensure clear communication and understanding among all parties?

9. How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague or stakeholder regarding insurance matters? How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague or stakeholder regarding insurance matters?

10. Can you give an example of how you have successfully contributed to building strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders? Can you give an example of how you have successfully contributed to building strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders?

11. Describe a challenging situation you faced in a previous role. How did you approach the problem, and what was the outcome? Describe a challenging situation you faced in a previous role. How did you approach the problem, and what was the outcome?

12. How do you stay updated on developments within the insurance sector or changes in relevant legislation that may impact your role? How do you stay updated on developments within the insurance sector or changes in relevant legislation that may impact your role?

13. This role allows for hybrid working. How do you ensure productivity and communication while working both remotely and in the office? This role allows for hybrid working. How do you ensure productivity and communication while working both remotely and in the office?

14. How do you approach teamwork when some members of the team are working remotely? How do you approach teamwork when some members of the team are working remotely?

15. Glasgow City Council is a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. How do you ensure that all colleagues feel valued and included in the workplace? Glasgow City Council is a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. How do you ensure that all colleagues feel valued and included in the workplace?

16. What does promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace mean to you, especially in the context of public service? What does promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace mean to you, especially in the context of public service?

17. Do you have any questions for us about the role or the working environment at Glasgow City Council? Do you have any questions for us about the role or the working environment at Glasgow City Council?

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Role: Administration Assistant, Insurance - GLA12981 in Glasgow

Interviewed on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 13:33.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAdministration Assistant, Insurance - GLA12981 with Glasgow City Council in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\n Job Description The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Insurance Manager and Senior Insurance Officer in providing administrative assistance to ensure the smooth running of the Councils insurance portfolio and managing the Councils Insurance Fund. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect the funds and preserve the reputation of Glasgow City Council. Hybrid working is applicable for this role. Application Packs Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us. Further Information Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see GCC Job Evaluation For further information about working for us please refer to our website GCC HR Policies Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident."}