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Ref no:
SFRS02315
Published:
29/05/2023
Closes:
20/06/2023
Location:
Elgin Fire Station, Wards Road, Elgin, IV30 1NL
Salary:
£21,548 - £23,067 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
17.5 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of SDA Business Support Assistant based at Elgin Community Fire Station.

Working 17.5 hours per week however applications from individuals seeking to work on a flexible working basis would be considered.

Key tasks of the role include the provision of full administrative support for various meetings, handling telephone calls, processing absences for sickness and special leave and dealing with any enquiries, processing financial information which includes raising purchase orders and stock requests, receipting goods and paying invoices, booking travel and accommodation, handling both incoming and outgoing mail and maintaining and preparing information for a variety of bespoke systems.

You should be able to work on your own initiative, prioritise your own workload 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. A strong awareness of confidentiality is also essential.

Previous experience of working within a busy general office environment and a working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, in particular Word and Excel is essential. Experience of taking minutes is also required.

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly in a key business support role to provide a high quality and sustainable business support to local Service Delivery Area Management Teams. 

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.

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 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.

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  • Scottish Living Wage
  • Carer Positive Employer in Scotland - Engaged