Are you known for your exceptional organisational skills and your ability to deliver first class support?

This is a unique opportunity to join SCIAF as an Administrative Assistant. By providing administrative assistance across teams, you will play a vital role in supporting the team who manage our development programmes overseas.

About SCIAF

SCIAF is the official overseas aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Our mission is to enable the poorest to lift themselves out of poverty and work together to protect our common home, help people recover from disaster, and inspire people in Scotland to put their faith into action. SCIAF works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, to bring about lasting change. We reach out to those in need, regardless of age, race or religion and believe in supporting the whole person, including their spiritual wellbeing, political voice, cultural and community life.

The Role

As a member of the Central Services team, you will contribute to the achievement of SCIAF’s vision and mission by providing administrative support across the organisation but predominately to the Integral Human Development department and by providing excellent customer care to SCIAF’s supporters prominently by telephone and occasionally be email.

Who we’re looking for

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong administration skills who can work autonomously, take ownership of projects, and consistently shows initiative in moving them forward. Also essential to the role is a hands-on team player, willing to get stuck in. Previous experience of call handling will be a major advantage. You will have a can-do attitude, experience of working in a fast-paced environment and have a flexible approach to your role.

Safeguarding

SCIAF undertakes to ensure that all staff, volunteers and relevant others, whose work might involve contact with children, will have completed additional recruitment procedures and have obtained a satisfactory PVG Check from Disclosure Scotland. We would also confirm that all staff are expected to adhere to a Code of Conduct which specifies the attitudes and behaviour that all staff are expected to maintain.

Scottish Refugee Council is seeking a skilled HR Administrator to become a part of their team. This role involves collaborating with the HR Manager to deliver a proficient and effective HR service to the organisation, while ensuring compliance with the Scottish Refugee Council’s HR policies, procedures, and processes in accordance with current legislation.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

Working closely with the LEAP team, the post-holder will be expected to provide administration and digital platform support for the programme delivery, communications, and operational work of LEAP. Predominantly this will involve our website, GSuite, and CRM system, but will include many other online systems and packages. The role is varied and would suit someone with experience of office administration and using online data systems. The postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives, and a willingness to collaborate and work closely with colleagues is essential. The post-holder will work from the base of the charity in Glasgow but may need to attend events elsewhere from time to time.

We are looking for someone to join our Corporate Services team: the Finance Assistant is responsible for ensuring all financial processes are executed to an extremely high standard. The ideal candidate will bring experience of processing financial transactions using Sage or similar, and be a friendly and motivated self-starter with good communication skills.

Based in our Glasgow office, this is a part-time post of between 2-3 days. We are currently operating a hybrid working policy with a minimum of one day per week in the office. This position is a 24-month Fixed-Term Contract initially with the potential to become permanent.