Job Details Grade: 4A Hourly Rate: £13.73 - £14.46 Salary: £9486.98 - £9991.34 Contract Duration: Permanent Interviews to be held Thursday 2nd July 2026 Role Purpose As a Business Support Assistant, you’ll provide a range of administrative support to the business, operational and administrative teams within the Department, through administering, organising, assessing and processing information. Essential Minimum of 3 Standard Grades at level 1, 2, 3 (or equivalent), including English Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to HQ Operations by telephone on 01835 825108 or by email at HQOperations@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. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.