OD Project Assistant - ARB16037

Service: Customer Support Services

Closing Date: Friday 9th May 2025

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking an OD Project Assistant to work within the Learning and Development workstream within the HR&OD team. The position is part-time, temporary until 9 January 2026, for 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The base location is negotiable within Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As an award-winning council, we play a vital role in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our diverse communities. Our purpose is to make Argyll and Bute a desirable place to live, work, and do business. We are committed to providing excellent benefits and fostering a friendly, dynamic working culture, enabling our 5000 colleagues to deliver services that help our region thrive. Join us to make a difference.

The ideal candidate will possess an HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or have appropriate experience.

Our employees contribute to the well-being and future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also support flexible working arrangements where possible.

We care about our people and the environment, implementing initiatives like employee recognition schemes, environmental policies, and more to support what we care about.

Learn more about our initiatives: Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance. We will consider flexible working requests carefully, balancing service needs with employee well-being.

Applicants should note that:

• We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
• The salary listed is the full-time equivalent; actual salary will be pro-rated based on hours worked.
• This is a temporary position, which may be filled on secondment basis for career development, subject to managerial approval. Please refer to secondment guidance if applying as a secondment.

To apply, click the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

For questions about the vacancy or job description, contact:

• Sharon Atkinson, OD Project Officer
• Telephone: 01369 70 8507
• Email: Sharon.Atkinson@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB16037/019351

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button. CVs are not accepted.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and aim for a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Learn more about our commitments in the Equality & Diversity Policy.