Corporate Business Support Assistant

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) would like to invite applications for the role of Corporate Business Support Assistant based at SFRS Headquarters, Cambuslang.  This is a long-term temporary post until April 2025 and will include home working and office-based work.  This is a 17.5-hour part time position.

The successful candidate will be required to work with the Corporate Business Support team to provide a flexible business support to Board, Strategic Leadership Team, Senior Management Team, and Headquarters based functions as appropriate and in line with organisational objectives.

Previous experience of working within a busy general office environment, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, in particular Word and Excel is essential.   Applicants must be able to work on their own initiative, prioritise their own workloads and be able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-changing environment whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail. You will need to be self-motivated and have excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills coupled with a flexible approach. Call handling experience is desirable. A strong awareness of confidentiality is also essential.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack. 

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.