Regional Administrative Officer

Valeco Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Regional & Administrative Support Officer in Edinburgh. This hybrid role involves coordinating activities across training and administrative teams, supporting apprentices, and building relationships with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should be proactive, organized, and have experience in administration. The position offers a salary of £25,000, along with excellent benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days holiday + 10 public

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Health & wellbeing support

Group Life Insurance

Bereavement counselling

Salary exchange scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive, organised, and flexible individual.
• Experience in administration or office support.
• Confident working independently and managing a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating activity across regional training and admin teams.
• Supporting apprentices with progress and attendance.
• Building relationships with schools, employers, and partners.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Education

Experience in administration or office support

Job description

Regional & Administrative Support Officer

Edinburgh | Hybrid (3 office / 2 home)

£25,000 + excellent benefits | Permanent | 34.5 hrs

Overview

Valeco Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a respected training organisation as they continue to grow their work in developing future talent within the Plumbing & Heating industry across Scotland.

We're looking for an organised, people-focused Regional & Administrative Support Officer — someone who enjoys variety, supporting apprentices, building relationships, and bringing structure and positivity to a busy training environment.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly, purpose-led team and play a key role in supporting apprentices across Scotland.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating activity across regional training and admin teams
• Supporting apprentices with progress, attendance, employer changes and completions
• Leading apprentice recruitment and matching candidates to employers
• Building relationships with schools, employers and partners
• Supporting the organisation's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Contributing to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
• Assisting with events and engagement activities
• Creating engaging content for campaigns and digital platforms
• Checking management accounts, processing payments and liaising with auditors
• Providing high-quality customer service to all stakeholders

About you

• Proactive, organised and flexible
• Friendly, approachable and customer‑focused
• Previous experience in administration or office support
• Confident working independently and managing a busy workload
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative, supportive team player
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Desirable: experience in apprenticeships, education, training, or trades/construction.

What's on offer

• £25,000 salary
• 34.5 hr working week
• Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
• 24 days holiday + 10 public
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Group Life Insurance
• Health & wellbeing support
• Bereavement counselling
• Salary exchange scheme

Interested? Apply today with your CV or contact Valeco Recruitment for a confidential chat.