Business Support

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only. 

Job Title – Business Support

Business Area/Directorate – Directorate Local Government and Communities 

Location – Saughton House 

Working Arrangement – Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy 

Grade -  B1 

Advert type -  Level Transfer 

Duration -  Permanent 

Eligibility -  Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer at grade B1 from Core SG only. 

Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

Overview 

The postholder is expected to provide support to the Rural Communities team (approximately 70%), Islands and Land Reform units, and the wider Directorate as required and as capacity allows.  This balance and the role’s functions may change over time.

Key responsibilities

• Grant Management and Payment Processing using Oracle 
• Overseeing Mailbox Management on behalf of the statutory Community Led Local Development (CLLD) fund – assigning queries and collaborating with colleagues
• Business Support primarily for the Rural Communities and Scottish Rural Network teams, but also for the wider LRRIP division:
  • Information Management Support Officer (IMSO)
  • Support with briefings/submissions and FOIs
  • Organise and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear agendas, timely follow ups and aligned objectives

Success Profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of behaviours, experience and technical criteria (if applicable) that candidates will be assessed on. 

Experience: 

• Experience with issuing payments via Oracle

Behaviours:

• Delivering at pace (Level 2)
• Making Effective Decision (Level 2)

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot

Working Pattern 

This post is a full time role, but we welcome applications from staff with different working patterns, proposed working patterns will be assessed against the business requirements for this post.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Further Information 

Further information about this opportunity is available from [email protected]. 

How to Apply 

Please submit an Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team. Please align this to how you meet the behaviours and experience listed in the Success Profile above.

Vacancies close at 11:59pm on the date displayed in the table, unless otherwise stated on the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.  

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an informal discussion. 

Discussions are to be confirmed.

Recruitment Principles

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.

About us

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service observing the Civil Service Codeand working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Security checks

Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).

You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide. 

Equality statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. 

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further information

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.