Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e0d-00e6-71e7-8e8a-0bdb765467cb/award-of-a4-etsgo-administrative-officer-january-25-to-march-25

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# Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Officer January 25 to March 25

[Scottish Government](https://tendernation.io/buyers/scottish-government)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

27 Mar 2025

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

One administrative assistant (A4 grade) is required to join the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office (ETSGO) within the Financial Management Directorate. The successful candidate will be required for an initial 3 month period with likely date of commencement early January 25. There is the possibility of a 4 month extension beyond the initial contract period if there is a continued business need .ETSGO works at the heart of the Scottish Government and both roles will support the organisation’s Executive Team (ET). ET is the Scottish Government’s senior leadership team, with responsibility for leading the organisation to deliver its outcomes for Ministers and the people of Scotland.The roles will suit candidates who enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.Main duties:Supporting the smooth running of the Scottish Government Executive Team meetings by:-Managing calendar invites – ensuring the correct people have the information they require in a timely manner.-Managing the ETSGO mailbox – dealing with emails quickly and accurately, in line with priorities and to tight deadlines.-Building strong relationships within the team and wider division, with Director General Offices and across the organisation.-Providing logistical support for meetings whether hybrid, remote or in-person.-Supporting the commissioning of papers for meetings, ensuring information is retained in line with relevant information management practices.-Maintaining an accurate record of Executive Team meeting actions, and ensuring progress is monitored and documented.-Supporting NXD activity when requiredThis role will also support the effective operation of the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office by offering administrative support to the Deputy Director and management team.The post is based at St Andrews House, Edinburgh. The division adopts the Scottish Government hybrid working policy and principles, where arrangements are agreed locally. Attendance will be required in office several times a week to carry out certain duties, otherwise the post will combine with working from home.Flexible time – 35 hours each week.Essential criteria- Proven planning and organisational skills including the ability to balance competing demands within a fast-paced environment.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.- Good interpersonal, networking and team-working skills with the ability to engage confidently with people/stakeholders at all levels.- Self-starter who can work on their own initiative while managing their workload in a flexible manner.Competencies- Self-Awareness- Teamwork- Communications and Engagement- Customer ServiceRelevant experience of supporting senior decision making or governance arrangements would be very beneficial, preferably in a government or a public service environment.Previous experience of working in the Scottish Government or an understanding of how it is structured and operates.Current BPSS certificate in line with standard Scottish Government policy.Anticipated contract start date of 3rd January 2025 (target date subject to confirmation) running to 28th March 2025 with an option to extend for an additional 16 week period.Off-payroll working rules (IR35) are anticipated to apply. HMRC Determination document provided separately.

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Source

Public Contracts Scotland · Notice rls-23-MAR526990

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