Corporate Support Assistant
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Reference:0331
Salary:From £25,730
Working pattern:Full time, Permanent
Location:Edinburgh
Closing date:16 November 2020 at midnight
Who we are
Legal aid plays a vital role in Scottish society by enabling people to enforce and protect their rights, defend themselves and manage their personal affairs and relationships. The Scottish Legal Aid Board is the national funding body for most solicitor and advocate delivered publicly funded legal services.
We also have a role in advising Scottish Ministers on the strategic development of legal assistance.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice.
The role
The Corporate Support Assistant will play an essential role in supporting the Chief Executive’s Office. The primary purpose is to manage a range of corporate business processes that are critical to the way that SLAB operates. The post holder will have a unique opportunity to take an active part in the business, whilst sharing and developing ideas for business process improvements.
The post holder will be responsible for collaboration and the management of senior colleagues within the organisation to ensure that deadlines and other work objectives are delivered. Individuals include, but are not limited to, the Chair, Chief Executive, Executive Team and the Board. Duties will also include external stakeholder engagement with the Scottish Government and other organisations.
Candidate’s profile
- Experience working in a similar role is required
- Experience in engaging with various internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills both, written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills and confidence to manage and challenge a senior member of staff when required
- Excellent organisational skills with experience of multitasking, prioritising and high attention to detail
- Good IT skills with working knowledge in using video conferencing tools and the MS Office suite of programs (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook for managing diaries and tasks)
- Ability to use own initiative and make sound judgements
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build cooperative relationships and handle difficult and complex communications with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience of minute taking is desirable as well as knowledge and experience of records management policy and procedure, Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection legislation
- Working experience in the charity sector, public sector or local government would also be beneficial; however, it is not mandatory
We are offering a stable and secured permanent role on a full-time basis.
You will have access to flexible hours and remote working, as well as other employment benefits offered by the Scottish Legal Aid Board, which are listed in the full job description.
Application Information
The job description and person specification with other relevant documents are available below.
Completed applications should be returned by Monday the 16th November. Interviews will be organised via a video call shortly after closing date however, this can change depending of candidates’ availability.
To apply please click the “Apply Online” button. For assistance, please contact Klaudia Hall on recruitment@slab.org.uk or 0131 240 2145.
Additional Information
Legal aid plays a vital role in Scottish society by enabling people to enforce and protect their rights, defend themselves and manage their personal affairs and relationships. The Scottish Legal Aid Board is the national funding body for most solicitor and advocate delivered publicly funded legal services.
We also have a role in advising Scottish Ministers on the strategic development of legal assistance.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice.
The role
The Corporate Support Assistant will play an essential role in supporting the Chief Executive’s Office. The primary purpose is to manage a range of corporate business processes that are critical to the way that SLAB operates. The post holder will have a unique opportunity to take an active part in the business, whilst sharing and developing ideas for business process improvements.
The post holder will be responsible for collaboration and the management of senior colleagues within the organisation to ensure that deadlines and other work objectives are delivered. Individuals include, but are not limited to, the Chair, Chief Executive, Executive Team and the Board. Duties will also include external stakeholder engagement with the Scottish Government and other organisations.
Candidate’s profile
- Experience working in a similar role is required
- Experience in engaging with various internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills both, written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills and confidence to manage and challenge a senior member of staff when required
- Excellent organisational skills with experience of multitasking, prioritising and high attention to detail
- Good IT skills with working knowledge in using video conferencing tools and the MS Office suite of programs (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook for managing diaries and tasks)
- Ability to use own initiative and make sound judgements
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build cooperative relationships and handle difficult and complex communications with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience of minute taking is desirable as well as knowledge and experience of records management policy and procedure, Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection legislation
- Working experience in the charity sector, public sector or local government would also be beneficial; however, it is not mandatory
We are offering a stable and secured permanent role on a full-time basis.
You will have access to flexible hours and remote working, as well as other employment benefits offered by the Scottish Legal Aid Board, which are listed in the full job description.
Application Information
The job description and person specification with other relevant documents are available below.
Completed applications should be returned by Monday the 16th November. Interviews will be organised via a video call shortly after closing date however, this can change depending of candidates’ availability.
To apply please click the “Apply Online” button. For assistance, please contact Klaudia Hall on recruitment@slab.org.uk or 0131 240 2145.
Completed applications should be returned by Monday the 16th November. Interviews will be organised via a video call shortly after closing date however, this can change depending of candidates’ availability.
To apply please click the “Apply Online” button. For assistance, please contact Klaudia Hall on recruitment@slab.org.uk or 0131 240 2145.
Additional Information
