Business Support Assistant - Council HQ - SBO10101

£10,001 - £20,000

Scottish Borders council , Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders

Part time
Temporary

Posted 2 days ago, 11 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 25-06-2026 (In 12 days)

Job ref: SBO10101

Location ref: Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders council

Full Job Description

Job Details

Grade: 4A

Hourly Rate: £13.73 - £14.46

Salary: £12529.98 - £13196.10

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31st December 2026, or earlier return of the post holder

Role Purpose

We have an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing their office experience in a fast-paced workplace.

Part time Business Support Assistant (temporary) for a period of 6 months

The role, based at Council HQ (with hybrid working), is very varied in its content and regularly uses software packages such as Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.

As part of a team will you will provide a wide variety of admin support, in line with procedures and guidelines, to support the team leader across a range of services including Education, Adult Services, Infrastructure & Environment & Resilient Communities.

Essential

Minimum of three National 5's, including English

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Diane Brooks by telephone on or by email at dbrooks@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.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/business-support-assistant-council-hq-sbo10101-126968078