Notice Information
Notice Title
Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Officer January 25 to March 25
Notice Description
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.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000784493
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526990
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £9,505 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 27 Mar 202511 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 12 Jun 20241 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Not Specified
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- CGPSS, Corporate Procurement, Finance and Procurement, Procurement, Property and Housing, Purchasing, Scottish Government
- Contact Email
- iona.macintosh@gov.scot, juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk, katie.lockhart@forestryandland.gov.scot, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk, procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1224285172, +44 1312707500, +44 1467530600, +44 1786895668, +44 3000676000, +44 3033333000, +44 3451550000, +44 412425466, 01312448890
Buyer Location
- Locality
- DUMFRIES
- Postcode
- DG1 2HP
- Post Town
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM2 Highlands and Islands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM20 Highlands and Islands
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Highland
- Electoral Ward
- Inverness West
- Westminster Constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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