Corporate Services Assistant
- Salary: £28,934 - £30,676
- Location: Inverness (Hybrid working available)
- Hours: 35 per week (Flexible working options available)
- Contract: Permanent
The Scottish Land Commission is seeking a proactive and organised Corporate Services Assistant to support our Finance, HR, and governance functions. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our organisation, providing vital administrative support and helping to meet our statutory duties.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in business administration and corporate support who thrives in a dynamic, cross-team environment.
What we offer:
- Civil Service Pension with over 28% employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave and 11.5 day public holidays per year (increasing to 30 days annual leave after 4 years’ service)
- A varied and impactful role
- Hybrid working with a friendly and supportive team
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a cycle to work and employee discount scheme
- Flexible working and flexi time arrangements for all staff
If you're passionate about supporting organisational success and want to contribute to land reform in Scotland, we want to hear from you.
Application Information
The standard working week is a 5-day week, Monday to Friday, of 35 hours. Flexible working is available and both part-time and full-time applications are welcomed.
Applications are invited by application form which can be found below along with a detailed job description, privacy statement and equality statement. Completed applications should be submitted to HR@landcommission.gov.scot prior to the closing date. Please note that CVs will not be accepted as a form of application. All potential employees are required to provide evidence of entitlement to work in the UK.
- Closing date for applications is 5 pm on 17 October 2024.
- Interviews will be held in Inverness on 30 & 31 October 2024.
Corporate Services Assistant Application Pack
Benefits of working for the Scottish Land Commission
The Scottish Land Commission values its staff and recognises the benefits of supporting staff in their wellbeing and creating a good work-life balance. We are a Scottish Living Wage accredited employer that offers a generous leave allowance of 25 days annual leave per year (increasing to 30 after four years of service) and 11.5 days public holidays. Alongside this we operate flexible working for staff and offer many benefits such as:
- Generous paid maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave allowances
- Fully funded professional accreditation fees needed for your role, where applicable
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- A Cycle to Work Scheme
- A competitive contributory pension scheme with significant employers’ contribution to your pension.
- Flexible working and flexi-time arrangements for all staff
- Salary annual increase in line with the Scottish Government pay policy.
Fair Working Practices Statement
The Scottish Land Commission is committed to advancing the Fair Work First criteria and fair working practices, specifically
- Appropriate channels for effective voice, such as the staff engagement forum and support staff to join a trade union.
- Investment in workforce development through offering opportunities such as modern apprenticeships and maintaining a healthy staff training and development budget.
- No zero hours contracts.
- Action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Payment of the real Living Wage to all employees.
- Implemented policies and procedures to offer flexible and family friendly working for all workers from day one of employment; and
- Oppose the use of fire and rehire practice.
