Project & Administrative Assistant, e-Sgoil (10256) - FIXED TERM

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Scotland seeks a Project & Administrative Assistant to support e-Sgoil, providing essential administrative services and contributing to e-learning initiatives. This full-time role requires proficient communication and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities across various local authorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative role is required.
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills are essential.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and administrative support to the Head of School.
• Contribute to the delivery of the National e-Learning Offer.
• Assist wider e-Sgoil management team as directed.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Time Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

SVQ Level 2 Administration

Job description

Location: eSgoil 44 Francis Street Stornoway Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW

Salary: £28,170 - £28,440 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Advert

Project & Administrative Assistant, e-Sgoil, Stornoway (10256)
37 hours per week, fixed term to 31 March 2026
£28,170 - £28,440 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

e-Sgoil is a national e-learning service, established in the Western Isles in 2016 and now supporting schools and learners across every local authority area in Scotland. The focus of the service is on live, interactive online learning, using technology to remove barriers and improve outcomes for young people. e-Sgoil (Gaelic for e-School) has equity at its heart and with programmes in English and Gaelic, helps schools to offer a wide-ranging and resilient curricular offer.

Required to provide project and other relevant administrative support services to the Head of School and wider e-Sgoil management team, as directed. The Assistant will be contributing to the delivery of an e-learning service across Scotland and, in particular, the delivery of the National e-Learning Offer (NeLO).

Knowledge of the office environment and procedures, including financial procedures is required. You must have excellent communication and numeracy skills, effective time management skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office apps, including MS Teams.

You must hold an SVQ Level 2 Administration, or other relevant qualification or have proven previous experience in an administrative role.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of a regulated role with children.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.