Resourcing Advisor

Scottish Government; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Scotland seeks an Administrative Support role within its Social Security Scotland's Resourcing Team. The successful candidate will focus on recruitment processes, ensuring an inclusive approach while collaborating with various stakeholders. This position offers flexible working arrangements and aims to reflect Scotland's diverse population. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their skills and contribute to a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive and inclusive environment

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Understanding of the policy and procedures in Social Security Scotland to support fair recruitment.
• Experience working in diverse and inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organization at careers fairs and liaise with employability providers.
• Design and deliver engaging candidate information sessions.
• Set up engagement sessions and collate feedback.
• Use Oracle's ATS to manage applicant data.
• Assist with interview logistics and guidance to hiring managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Fair and objective assessment

Communication

Tools

Oracle ATS

Job description

Description

Are you excited by the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a diverse workforce which is reflective of the people of Scotland? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working together to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time? If so we would love to hear from you.

Based within Social Security Scotland's Resourcing Team the post holder will provide administrative support for specialist and non‑standard recruitment. The Resourcing Team is part of the wider People Services function in Social Security Scotland. Its principal role is to lead the recruitment of staff into the organisation in order for Social Security Scotland to deliver the benefits it has promised to the people of Scotland. The Resourcing Team works with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that recruitment is delivered against agreed timelines with the wider organisation.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organisation at careers fairs and liaise with employability providers to ensure an inclusive approach to attracting and assessing candidates.
• Design and deliver engaging in‑person and virtual candidate information sessions to ensure applicants and panel members are well‑informed.
• Set up engagement sessions and collate feedback from events or surveys.
• Use Oracle's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to monitor and manage applicant data, track application progress and maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate tracker.
• Assist with sift and interview logistics, including panel availability and scheduling.
• Assist in providing guidance and support to hiring managers and panels throughout the recruitment process.
• Monitor application data and maintain candidate trackers.
• Schedule meetings and briefings with hiring managers and panels as required.
• Line Management Responsibilities which includes managing performance and supporting staff with their personal development and training.
• Assist with other admin duties as required.

Qualifications

We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements.

Success Profiles

We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements.

Technical / Professional Skills

• Resourcing : Assessment – The principles of fair and objective assessment. Have an understanding of the policy and procedures in Social Security Scotland which support fair and open recruitment (Foundation Level).

Behaviours

• Working Together Level 2
• Communicating and Influencing Level 2
• Making effective decisions – Level 2
• Delivering at Pace Level 2

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.

How to Apply

Apply online – you must provide a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) demonstrating how you meet the technical / professional skills and behaviours outlined above.

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the CV and personal statement on the first Behaviour, which is Working Together. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

See our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and an assessment in the form of a presentation. These will be assessed on the Success Profiles detailed above.

We aim to provide feedback on request. However, if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview / assessment.

Information Session

We are holding a candidate information session to provide you with information about the application and interview process as well as further information on the role and team. The session will be held on Monday 27th October 12:00 – 13:00. Please join us using the following link – Click here to join the meeting.

Expected Timeline (subject to change)

Sift From 4th November 2025

Interview w/ c 17th November 2025

Reserve List

In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.

About Us

Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in one of our Social Security Scotland offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location which will be Agnes Husband House Dundee or 220 High Street Glasgow. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.

Equality Statement

Social Security Scotland is committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Social Security Scotland is a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process please contact us.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer support and recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further Information

This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland or the broader Scottish Government. Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.

Contact

Apply before: Tuesday 4th November at 23:55

Contact name: Surriaya Sher