Job Description
Fixed Term, 1 year
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking candidates for a new administrative role within the Planning & Reporting Team in North area. This post will be based in Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD with some hybrid working. This is a 12 months fixed term position.
This team provides a support service to the Operations Directorate teams. You will provide administration support, which will include facilitating the purchase of goods and services and supporting ongoing recruitment.
About the role
Key responsibilities, duties and objectives
* Responsibility for the processing and collation of various financial orders/goods received notes using Oracle Fusion
* Monitoring reports and providing support on a range of miscellaneous contract and finance related matters
* Organising and attending meetings and taking minutes on a regular basis
* Undertaking general administrative duties including collation of data, organising accommodation and transport
* Answering general queries from both within and outwith Historic Environment Scotland
* Acting as a delegated recruiter by supporting hiring managers, managing the Fusion Recruitment process and collating paperwork for pre-employment checks
* Undertaking Document Centre responsibilities
* Assisting the Office Manager with specific tasks and ad-hoc projects
About you
You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and qualifications below as part of the selection process.
Essential requirements:
* A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software package, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
* Knowledge of Finance software similar to the Oracle (Fusion) system used by Historic Environment Scotland.
* Experience of working in an admin role – particularly experience of purchase ledgers and recruitment.
* Experience of organising meetings and minute taking.
Desirable requirements:
• Awareness of Health & Safety in an office environment.
• Mailbox management
• A basic understanding of the historic built environment
Closing date: Wednesday 10 September 2025 at midday.