Scotland Excel is an award-winning Centre of Procurement Expertise providing a wide range of procurement, commissioning, consultancy, and learning and development services for our members.

Since 2008, we have helped to establish procurement as an effective driver for local and national economic growth and wellbeing. Our £2bn portfolio of collaborative contracts supports the delivery of savings, social value, community benefits, fair work practices and environmental policy, and covers a wide range of public services including construction, roads, transport, environment, corporate and education.

Scotland Excel also develops and manages arrangements which support the commissioning of care services for children and adults. Our national care contracts are developed in partnership with care professionals, including care providers, to support person-centred outcomes embedded within national policy.

We also provide procurement and consultancy services to help our members get the most from their procurement resources, ranging from ad-hoc tendering support through to transformation programmes and strategic procurement partnerships.

The Scotland Excel Academy offers applied learning programmes leading to accredited qualifications in procurement, leadership and management, coaching and mentoring, project management and business analysis, as well as short courses and workshops.

Scotland Excel is a non-profit organisation working with members from across the public sector including local authorities, health and social care partnerships, housing associations, and other public and third sector organisations.

About the role

We are looking for Corporate Services Officer to join our busy and expanding Business Services team who provide support to the wider organisation on a 12 month basis to cover maternity leave.

The main remit of the post holder will be to work as a member of the Corporate Services Team to lead, support and provide a range of administrative and support services under the guidance of the Office Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

The maintenance of a range of internal and external business support services and systems.

Delivery of Confidential Administrative Services and Support as required to the Scotland Excel’s Executive Management Team.

Act as a first point of contact for general customer and elected member enquiries, ensuring that these are handled swiftly and effectively in line with Scotland Excel’s customer care focus.

Lead in the development, administration and monitoring of corporate mailboxes.

The co-ordination and planning of business meetings and events for Scotland Excel as required.

The administration the Members Area of the Scotland Excel website.

Supporting the Office Manager in delivery of facilities management and general office administration tasks as required.

Administer a Purchase Card (PCard) as required.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, whether it is public or private sector.

What we can offer you

As well as a competitive salary, you will have access to all the benefits of working for a public sector organisation including a defined benefits pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, hybrid working (1 day office, 4 days remote working at present) and other flexible working options. You will have access to staff discounts and a range of other initiatives which reflect our commitment to creating a positive work-life balance for all our employees.

Visit our website to find out what makes Scotland Excel an employer of choice and what benefits we can offer you.

How to apply

In order to be considered for this post we ask that you submit

a CV (not more than 3 pages)
a covering letter in which you should describe how your work experience to date and personal qualities would make you an excellent fit for this position. (please either attach along with your cv, or add it in the comments section of the application page.)

Please note that submissions without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please quote reference: BS-CSO-0524-01.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and guarantee an interview to those candidates who meet the essential requirements for the position. If you have a disability, please make us aware of it in your covering letter.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.

Closing date is midday on Friday 24th May 2024.