Senior Executive Assistant

The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for the assessment and payment of student financial support for Scottish Students studying within the UK.

SAAS administer budgets of around £1.4 billion each year, making payments to both higher education institutions and over 160,000 students a year. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve.

This appointment sits within SAAS' Corporate Office, which is responsible for coordinating executive activity, supporting governance structures, and ensuring effective communication across SAAS. The Senior Executive Assistant is a key role within this function, responsible for delivering high-quality executive support and maintaining continuity of business during a critical period.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised individual to join our Corporate Office as a Senior Executive Assistant on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

This is a high-profile role providing essential executive, governance and corporate support to the Chief Executive, Directors and Non-Executive Board Members. The postholder will play a central role in supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the effective running of executive and governance functions across the organisation.

This role is available on lateral tranfser only.