SDA Business Support Assistant

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of SDA Business Support Assistant, based in the East SDA team. Agile working is in place involving both home working and office-based attendance at East SDA Headquarters, Newbridge.

This is a permanent, part-time opportunity, working 20.5 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to provide effective administrative support to ensure the smooth provision of an administrative function within the Service Delivery Area.

Previous experience of working in an office environment using Microsoft Packages (particularly MS Word and Excel) and word processing experience i.e. typing letters/reports, is required.

Applicants are required to work on their own initiative, possess good communication skills and have the ability to deal with information on a confidential basis and have a clear understanding of how to apply this in the service you provide.

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.