Job Description

Directorate

Qualifications Development

Business Area

Qualifications Portfolio Management

Location

Dalkeith

Salary range

28,024 - 30,243

Type of Contract

Permanent Contract

Part Time/Full Time

Full Time/'Happy to talk flexible working'

Workstyle

Hybrid

Actual Hours

35

Closing Date

28/09/2025

Ref No

6769




The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland's national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges, and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.



We are looking for an Administration Supervisor to work within the Qualifications Development Directorate in our NQ Assessment team. NQ Assessment is responsible for the secure production and delivery of a wide range of assessment materials for National Qualifications.



The successful candidate will be an experienced Administration Supervisor who will supervise and support the production and delivery of assessment materials in a wide range of subject areas. You will also provide high quality administrative and customer support.



To do this, you must be able to demonstrate skills and experience in the following specific duties:


Providing high quality supervisory and administrative support accurately and according to plan Providing high quality customer service to a range of internal and external stakeholders Formatting and proofreading documents accurately according to set house style rules Collating, tracking, and analysing information to a high degree of accuracy




Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:


Using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other IT systems proficiently Managing time effectively and completing tasks to deadlines Working as part of a team




Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF level 6 (SVQ 3/Higher or above) and/or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role.



If you think you've got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity, please apply below. This is a part time post for 28 hours. Interviews will be held week commencing 16th December 2024


SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community. SQA have a Gaelic Language Plan and are committed to its purpose.


Tha Plana Gaidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a' creidsinn gu h-arachdach agus na h-amasan a tha air cur a-mach sa Phlana Naiseanta don Ghaidhlig.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.