Business Support Administrator - A4

Posted 7 hours 6 minutes ago by Scottish Government

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH120
Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

We have an opportunity, an A4 Business Support Administrator, to join the Food and Drink division on a permanent basis to primarily support the division with procurement, budget management, and grant delivery. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with relevant skills (e.g. procurement, BCLO experience) however applications from those without direct experience will be considered.

The successful candidate will join a small team (B3 Business Manager and a B1 Executive Assistant) that provides business and corporate support to the Food and Drink division. The division is responsible for setting policy, legislation, and implementation around the Food and Drink sector.

As Business Support Administrator you will lead and manage divisional procurement using your initiative to research and source appropriate goods and services, whilst supporting colleagues and ensuring that procurement policies and procedures are followed correctly. You will also play a key role with policy teams in facilitating grant payments to organisations, and provide corporate support through roles as the division's BCLO and HSLO, as well as provide administrative support (ad hoc) to the team.