Job Description

Directorate

Policy, Analysis & Standards

Business Area

Policy HNVQ

Location

Glasgow

Salary range

25,533 - 27,389

Type of Contract

Permanent Contract

Part Time/Full Time

Full Time/'Happy to talk flexible working'

Workstyle

Hybrid

Actual Hours

35

Closing Date

09/11/2025

Ref No

6806




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 two Administrators to work within the Policy, Analysis and Standards Directorate.



The successful candidate will be required to provide an efficient level of administrative support to the Policy, Analysis and Standards Business areas. Duties include - managing the team mailboxes and responding to administrative requests, coordinating meetings requested by colleagues, maintaining budget spreadsheets, organising internal and external travel and accommodation requests and regular minute taking at team meetings. Candidates should demonstrate experience in the following areas:


Preparing and distributing documents within an agreed timescale. Responding to a wide range of email requests, from internal and external stakeholders. Experience of diary management and minute taking desired but not essential as training will be given. Liaising with external organisations when booking travel and accommodation. Processing fee and expense claim forms. Promoting flexibility in order to provide administrative support when necessary Ability to work effectively and communicate as part of a team as well as independently, the post offers a hybrid working structure including both home and office-based working.

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


A working knowledge of IT packages - particularly Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, electronic mailing systems (ideally Microsoft Outlook), and the ability to effectively learn other bespoke programs. Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to prioritise a varied workload. Excellent attention to detail.

Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 4 (National 4/SVQ1) and/or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role.



SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.



If you think you've got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.


SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community. SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan and is 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.