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Ref no:
CNS06006
Published:
02/02/2026
Closes:
16/02/2026
Location:
Council Offices, Stornoway, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Isle of Lewis, Lewis, HS1 2BW
Salary:
£29,311 - £29,600 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
30 hours per week

Advert

Economic Development, Business Support Assistant, Stornoway
30 hours per week, Permanent position
£23,765 - £24,000 per annum, inclusive of £2,430 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

A Business Support Assistant is sought to provide flexible, efficient and comprehensive administrative support to all areas of the Comhairle’s Economic Development Service, with a particular focus on the services being delivered through Business Gateway.

You must have good knowledge of office procedures and computerised systems with the ability to use a wide range of MS Office applications.  You will have excellent verbal & written skills and numerical skills.  The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team is essential.

You must hold a National 5, or equivalent, qualification in both Maths and English and have previous experience in clerical roles. 

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. 

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 16 February 2026

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  • Scottish Living Wage