- Advertised from 1st July 2022
- Monday-Friday 9-5pm
Role
Due to our continued growth of the law centre, we are seeking a legal & finance administrative assistant for the administration/finance department. Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager the successful candidate will be working as an integral part of a friendly and supportive team. Whilst previous experience in a legal/finance environment is advantageous it is not essential and applications from candidates with previous finance experience who exhibit the skills and attributes below will be given due consideration. The roll will involve you in a variety of financial and legal administrative tasks working in a busy law centre which prides itself on its professionalism and efficiency.
Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience of working in a similar role who will be able to come in and hit the ground running. This is a specialised team, and this will be a good opportunity for a candidate to advance your skills and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
• Submit Advice & Assistance civil aid claims to the Scottish Board of Legal Aid.
• Monitor the closed case submission, finance email boxes and queries in a timely manner.
• Track all legal aid receipts and reconciliation of the bank account on a weekly basis.
• Develop an advanced working knowledge of the Scottish legal aid process.
• Maintain legal aid submissions records.
• Data entry for statistical reporting purposes.
• Keep client management system updated.
• Data entry for our enquiries process for statistical reporting purposes.
• Maintain excel spreadsheets for statistical reporting purposes.
• Daily administrative duties to keep the department.
• Data entry for purchase invoices.
Skills and Attributes
• Positive and confident with a can-do attitude with a desire to learn and develop within the role.
• Highly numerate with a methodical approach, excellent accuracy and attention to detail is imperative.
• Ability to work under pressure, to assess tasks, prioritise and escalate when required.
• A team player who is also willing to take ownership and responsibility for their own role.
• Communicates will and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Work and Outlook
• Working knowledge of legal client management system, but not essential as training will be offered.
• Working knowledge of Xero accounting software, but not essential as training will be offered.
• Working knowledge of the Scottish Legal Aid Board advantageous but not essential as training will be offered.
Application notes
To apply please send CV and covering letter to Linda McDonald linda.mcdonald@dundeelaw.org
Closing date 22nd July
Income Maximisation Worker for Families
- Part time
- £32,323 pro-rata
- On site: Penicuik
- Closing 12th January 2026
An experienced adviser is required to improve the financial circumstances of the families supported by Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and Midlothian’s Family Wellbeing Service to improve the outcomes for the children.
The project will work with and receive referrals from Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and the Family Wellbeing Service team members. The worker will link with mental health projects, family support and Penicuik CAB’s specialist debt worker to develop a wraparound service to increase household income and improve the quality of life for the family.
Working closely with other project workers the post holder will provide awareness raising sessions with the Hawthorn Centre staff, Family Wellbeing team members and any other agencies, as appropriate.
Based at the Penicuik CAB, Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and working at any centres deemed appropriate, the worker will provide help and assistance with checking benefit entitlement, completing benefit applications and challenging benefit decisions. The work will also include income maximisation, budgeting advice, utilities and some assistance with debt issues (including housing debt).
A working knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits and good interpersonal skills are essential. The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering the service to meet the needs of the families.
Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau is seeking new Board Members to join our governing body and support the delivery of vital advice services across Glasgow. This voluntary role offers the chance to use your skills for community benefit, gain governance experience and help shape the future of a trusted local charity. Full induction and training provided.
About Drumchapel CAB
Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, impartial and confidential advice to people across Glasgow. We help local residents resolve issues around welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment and more — empowering individuals and improving quality of life in our community.
As a leading advice provider in the Glasgow area, we’re supported by a dedicated Board of Directors (Trustees) who bring strategic vision, professional insight and community knowledge. We are now seeking new members to join our Board and help shape the future direction of our organisation.
The Role
As a Board Member, you will play an active part in ensuring that Drumchapel CAB remains effective, accountable and sustainable.
You’ll work collectively with fellow Trustees and the Bureau Manager to:
- Provide strategic leadership and sound governance
- Support the management team to deliver high-quality advice services
- Contribute to decision-making that influences the Bureau’s future direction
- Promote our work within the community and wider networks
Board meetings are held every two months, typically lasting around two hours. Trustees may also choose to join sub-committees or short-term working groups.
What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community
- Free training and development in charity governance and leadership
- The chance to meet new people and expand your professional network
- Experience of strategic decision-making within a respected local charity
Who We’re Looking For
Membership is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives or works in Glasgow (G1–G15) or neighbouring areas.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those who share our commitment to fairness, inclusion and service excellence.
You don’t need previous Board experience — we’ll provide a full induction and ongoing support.
We’re particularly interested in applicants with experience or insight in any of the following areas:
- Finance or accountancy
- HR and people management
- Fundraising or business development
- Community engagement or public service delivery
- Legal, policy or compliance
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The Deputy Manager has day to day operational responsibility for the delivery of the bureau’s advice service. The post holder will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with the Scottish National Standards and the Bureau’s Citizens Advice membership and will provide to the Chief Executive Officer all necessary reporting, data and case study information required.
The Deputy Manager is responsible for maintaining a disciplined, professional office working environment and ensures its compliance with the Bureau’s health, safety and other working policies, practices and procedures.
Using AdviserNet and the information systems, provide 2nd tier consultancy support to staff and volunteers on complex cases to include type 3 cases i.e. representation at tribunals. The post holder will also work as part of the Senior Management Team and will deputise for the Chief Executive Officer when required to do so.
The post requires a Basic Disclosure certificate.
Are you looking for a meaningful role with a public sector organisation which has a clear purpose, vision and values and which makes a tangible difference to people’s lives in Scotland?
Would you like to contribute to society by supporting the good conduct of people in public life in Scotland?
Do you have highly developed team-working and communications skills alongside a background in supporting a team handling complaints and investigations?
Are you empathetic, respectful, committed to fairness, diversity, equality and inclusion and honest and transparent in your dealings with others? Would you like to join a team of like-minded people and work with an organisation that genuinely cares about the people that come into contact with it and about your welfare and wellbeing? If this is you, we’d love you to apply.
We are ambitious about the future and we are committed to being a great employer and really effective at what we do. We value people and we know that our work matters.
If you’re interested, please read on.
The Investigations Support Officer (ISO) provides integral administrative support to the Standards team. The Standards team consists of Investigating Officers (IOs) who report to the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and/or Hearings and Investigations Officer (HIO).
The Commissioner receives complaints about possible breaches of the Code of Conduct for Councillors, the Code of Conduct for MSPs and of Codes of Conduct based on the Model Code for members of public bodies. The Commissioner also deals with complaints covering regulated lobbying.
The IOs are responsible for investigating complaints to a conclusion including carriage of the related administrative duties and all contact with the complainer, respondent, local authority staff, and others involved in a given case. The ISO provides administrative support to the IOs in accomplishing these tasks.
The successful applicant will be experienced and effective case administrators, with relevant professional or regulatory backgrounds, and strong analytical skills. They will also share our values. We act ethically and with empathy; we value people.
It is desirable that the successful candidates will have a track record of working in or with the public sector, particularly with local authorities and/or other public bodies subject to ethical standards regulation.
Our work makes a significant contribution to the good conduct of people in public life in Scotland. Our standards team plays a key role in this so if you are motivated to contribute to society in this way, we’d love to hear from you.
The post is full time, pensionable and based at our offices in Edinburgh, which is currently operating flexibly to accommodate remote, hybrid or office-based working. The flexible working options are set out in our Remote Working Policy.
Please note that the ISO role requires at least 1 day of in office work per week in addition to some travel in connection with investigations-related work, attending external training or networking events, or public hearings.
Starting salary: £31,514 per annum rising to £34,066 per annum after 1 year in post (please note: the starting salary is non-negotiable)
Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours effective from 01 March 2026)
Leave allowance: 25 days increasing to 30 days with 11.5 public holidays
Other benefits include membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
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