Programmes Support Officer (Local Employability Partnership) - Newtown St Boswells

Job Details

Grade: 8A



Hourly Rate: £18.86 - £20.47

Salary: £34,426.94 - £37,365.19 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/03/2025

Please note the closing date has been extended until 4th January 2024

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Role Purpose

Exciting Job Opportunity

Based in the Economic Development Section of Resilient Communities, the Programmes Support Officer will provide specialist support for the management and administration of funded programmes and projects. The post holder will be the main point of contact for the Local Employability Partnership and will offer strategic guidance and support in the co-ordination and delivery of partnership work ensuring outcomes are delivered efficiently and effectively. The post holder will report directly to the Employability Lead Officer but will work closely with the Local Employability Partnership members to ensure the region meets their obligations to deliver on No One Left Behind.

If this is something you are interested in and have the following skills, then we would like to hear from you!
• Leadership.
• Effective communication
• Work well with others
• Are enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated
• An interest in developing and improving employment and skills outcomes for people in the Scottish Borders

Essential

• HNC in Administrative, Business or Financial subject or equivalent experience
• Ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Alasdair Scott by telephone on 01835 824000 ext 2827 or by email at Alasdair.scott@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.