About The Role Programme Assistant – SafeMates Scotland Location: Central Belt, Dundee or Inverness (hybrid role between home and various face-to-face events across Scotland) Fixed Term Contract until March hours per week (typically between Monday - Friday) Salary: £, FTE (pro-rata for part-time) per annum
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Could you provide a high level of administrative and office support to the SafeMates Scotland (Cashback for Communities) programme?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and well-organised individual with administrative skills to provide us with administrative support. You’ll be working in a programme that is directly supported by CashBack for Communities funding. In this varied role you'll be providing support to the SafeMates Scotland Manager and the wider team.
A day in the life of our Programme Assistant – SafeMates Scotland
Everyday you’ll be central to the smooth running of our SafeMates Scotland (Cashback for Communities) programme. Your day will include:
1. Programme Support: Administratively supporting the Manager and team. Organising logistics, venues, travel and event communications. Updating and maintaining accurate records of attendance and programme engagement.
2. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Collection, processing, and organisation of evaluation data. Maintaining project databases and tracking tools to demonstrate outcomes. Assisting with internal reporting, funder reports, and secure document storage.
3. Financial & Administrative Processes: Managing financial administration by processing expenses, invoices, and programme spending. Maintaining compliant financial records while overseeing the ordering and stock of materials.
4. Communications & Engagement Support: Drafting content to promote the SafeMates programme and its opportunities both internally and externally. Liaising closely with delivery staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure smooth activity coordination.
To be a successful Programme Assistant you’ll need:
5. Proven administration experience, including administering financial processes, knowledge of databases and an ability to analyse information.
6. Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, but also as part of a wider team.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Excellent organisational skills. The ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
9. Proficiency and confidence in using multiple IT applications (MS Office and other bespoke systems).
10. Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation, including reporting on projects.
Interested? Closing date for applications is on Sunday st June. Interviews will take place soon after.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
11. Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
12. Holidays: days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy extra days (per annum, pro rata).
13. Pension scheme: Up to % contributory pension.
14. Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
15. Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
16. Wellbeing: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
17. CycleWork: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
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