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Ref no:
CNS06185
Published:
28/04/2026
Closes:
11/05/2026
Location:
Council Offices, Stornoway, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Isle of Lewis, Lewis, HS1 2BW
Salary:
£30,758 - £31,935 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

Advert

HR Operational Support Assistant, Council Offices, Sandwick Road 
37 hours per week, fixed term until 31 March 2027
£30,758 to £31,935 p.a. (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)
 
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient administration function across the Human Resources service including Recruitment and Occupational Health. The post holder will also support the administration of key IT systems to support Human Resources functions.

A high level of communication skills are required, both written and verbal, to provide an effective service to HR customers including members of the public and Comhairle Officers. Good organisational skills and attention to detail are essential. You should be educated to SVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have experience of working in an office environment using a range of systems including Microsoft applications (word, excel, outlook).

Appointment to the post is fixed term until 31 March 2027.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

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 11 May 2026

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  • Scottish Living Wage