Procurement Officer (Maternity Cover)Inverness   £14,000 - £16,947

The Deer Commission for Scotland (DCS) is a Non-Departmental Public Body charged with furthering the conservation, control and sustainable management of all species of wild deer in Scotland, and to keep under review all matters, including welfare, relating to wild deer. DCS is the Government’s advisor on wild deer issues. In pursuit of these aims, DCS undertakes a range of advisory and regulatory functions. It works closely with other public agencies, land managers, and stakeholder organisations. 

This post is to cover for Maternity Leave for an initial period of 9 months with the possibility of a further extension.

Duties will include the ordering of goods and payment of invoices, maintaining the Commission’s internal financial control system and reconciling the Commission expenditure with Scottish Government Accounting System and the preparation of a monthly financial report detailing income expenditure for management.

Essentially you will have 5 Standard Grades, or equivalent and be proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Access and Outlook and will have experience in preparing spreadsheets.Excellent organisational skills and good interpersonal and team skills are also essential.

Experience in a financial related area and possession of ECDL qualification would be an advantage.

Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the appointment will be invited to interview.

You may access an application form at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/Recruitment/Vacancies  Alternatively, please write to The Scottish Government, Central Resourcing Unit, S1 Spur (DC6228EXT), Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh EH11 3XD providing your full postal address.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a diverse workforce, which reflects the people of Scotland.

An Equal Opportunities Employer

Closing Date:     29-Aug-2008