Hybrid Public Sector Admin & Data Coordinator

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Car lease

Discounts on groceries

Local Government Pension Scheme

Work-life balance

27 days annual leave + 6 bank holidays

Maternity and adoption pay

Training and development opportunities

Counselling via EAP

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a proactive Business Support Administrator to help keep operations smooth at HMP Edinburgh Justice Office. The role offers a pro rata salary of £27,257–£29,850 for part-time hours (18 per week), with hybrid working and opportunities to develop administration, communication and customer-service skills in the public sector.

Ideal for school leavers, graduates or return-to-work candidates, the job supports growth and progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills for writing and verbal interactions.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Collaborative approach to work within teams and across departments.
• Discretion handling confidential information and data.
• Experience thriving in a busy, fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide general business and admin support to keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Managing and organising information including working with confidential data, documents, and records responsibly.
• Using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for data entry, word processing and communication tasks.
• Work with HMP systems.
• Collaborating with internal team and external customers to provide helpful, professional service.
• Helping the team meet important deadlines through strong organisation and attention to detail.

Skills

Effective communication

Organised

Adaptable and flexible

Team player

Confidentiality

Working in fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a proactive Business Support Administrator to help keep operations smooth at HMP Edinburgh Justice Office. The role offers a pro rata salary of £27,257–£29,850 for part-time hours (18 per week), with hybrid working and opportunities to develop administration, communication and customer-service skills in the public sector.

Ideal for school leavers, graduates or return-to-work candidates, the job supports growth and progression within the organisation.