Ethical Standards Commissioner
Ethical Standards Commissioner
The Commissioner and her team work within her remit to encourage fairness, good conduct and transparency in public life in Scotland. We investigate complaints about the behaviour of MSPs, local authority councillors, and board members of public bodies and about lobbyists, and look into how people are appointed to the boards of public bodies in Scotland.

Current vacancies

Corporate Support and Communications Officer

  • Full time
  • £31,514
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 19th March 2026

We are looking for a Corporate Support & Communications Officer (CSCO).

You will provide high quality communications and administrative support to the Commissioner, Head of Corporate Services and Corporate Services Team. You will report to the Head of Corporate Services.

Excellent communications skills will be required to deal with the diversity of people who contact the office, and an early and effective contribution will be necessary.

The successful applicant will be able to work independently to deliver a range of support services such as:

  • Ensuring effective communications
  • Maintaining ESC’s website
  • Assisting with the management of IT systems
  • Managing records
  • Providing administrative support to the Commissioner, Head of Corporate Services and Corporate Services Team
  • Managing meetings and taking minutes

The successful applicant will also share our values which are that we will act ethically and with empathy, kindness and respect.

This is a full-time, permanent post and pensionable through the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

The successful applicant will be offered a robust and supportive induction, as well as ongoing learning and development opportunities.

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