Executive Assistant

ABOUT THE JOB

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the Executive Personal Assistant.

Deliver a comprehensive and confidential executive support service to the Director of SPA Forensic Services and the Senior Management Team.

Ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all areas of work.

Ensuring that all required information is prepared, collated and responded to in a timeous manner, and will develop and maintain relationships across SPA Forensic Services, the Authority, Police Scotland, Scottish Government and other key stakeholders using strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure delivery of priorities.

ABOUT YOU

You will be educated to HNC level or equivalent with relevant experience a similar environment OR in the absence of formal qualifications, proven relevant experience is required within a similar role.

You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong decision making and problem solving skills.

You will have excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

You will have significant relevant experience within a related business environment, as well as experience of an office environment at Executive/Senior Management Level.

This full time post is permanent and is subject to standard Recruitment Vetting checks.

You will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 09:00 – 17:00.

The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:

We are emotionally aware

We take ownership

We are collaborative

We deliver, support and inspire

We analyse critically

We are innovative and open minded

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number - 1108