Location: IT Centre of Excellence, 5 Thornhill Johnstone, PA5 8JH
Salary: £24,743 - £25,767 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work From Home: Hybrid
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service invites applications for the post of SDA Business Support Assistant, based at ERRI HQ Johnstone LSO Office. The role requires coverage of the EWDAB HQ Clydebank LSO Office and COG HQ Cowcaddens LSO Office as needed. This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week.
Applications from individuals seeking part-time, job share, or flexible working arrangements will be considered.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality business support to Local Service Delivery Area Management Teams, including:
1. Administrative support for meetings, including note-taking
2. Handling telephone calls (internal and external)
3. Processing absences, leave, and related enquiries
4. Managing financial tasks such as raising purchase orders, stock requests, receipting goods, and paying invoices
5. Booking travel and accommodation
6. Handling mail and maintaining information in various bespoke systems (On Call, HR, Finance)
Essential requirements include experience in a busy office environment, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and note-taking skills.
You should be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a flexible approach and confidentiality awareness, are essential. A PVG check is required.
Full details and the recruitment process are available in the attached information pack.
Salary will typically start at the lower point, with potential progression based on performance. Exceptional circumstances may warrant a higher starting salary based on experience.
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013, requiring a Standard Disclosure record check.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community sectors. We are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will invite all qualifying applicants for interview.
Please note, a complete application form must be submitted as SFRS does not accept CVs for employment applications.
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