Job Description

Salary

34,606 - 43,123 dependent on Skills and Experience

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

Link Group

Contract Type

Full time Fixed Term

Job category/type

Business and Finance Services

Date posted

12/09/2025

Job reference

LGBSOSEP25

Business Support Officer

Fixed term until 3 November 2026 for maternity leave cover



Salary: 34,606.00 to 43,123.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), subject to job evaluation.



Location: This post is based at Link's Edinburgh office. However, hybrid working is available with this role.



Hour of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Meeting cover on Tuesday up to 6.30pm may be required on a bi-monthly basis



Alternative working patterns and/or working arrangements will be considered.

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.



Link to looking for a Business Support Officer who will provide confidential executive and administrative services to the Link Group Director of Finance and Business Services and Head of Finance.



The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a range of Board services to the Link Group Board, Finance and Treasury Committee and other short-life Committees/Group as determined by the Link Group Board.



The postholder will play a key role in coordinating and managing key functions on behalf of the Finance Directorate. This will include a range of treasury and funder administrative tasks, administration of the group credit card system, act as the Super User for Allpay and KeyIVR systems, and coordination of the external audit programme.

About You

With a good standard of general education including Maths and English, you will have experience of working in a similar role and supporting and representing senior staff within a professional and confidential environment.



The role requires essential experience in writing and presenting corporate communications and documentation as well as proven minute taking skills and experience of supporting a Board.



Accomplished time management skills and the ability to prioritise, track deadlines and plan effectively is essential for the role. Strong communication skills working with a range of different people from across the business is a must.



Experience in supporting finance team functions and in treasury/funder administration is preferred.



In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link' s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What's in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering awide range of training and development opportunities.



As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:



Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme


35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day's pro rata holiday per year after 1 years' service up to a maximum of 40 days per year


Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days


Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay


Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership


Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options


Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme


Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries


Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services


Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being


Annual flu vaccination


Access to a savings and borrowing scheme


Cycle to work scheme


Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!


For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/



You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.



This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 21 September 2025

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

How to Apply

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don't need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren't sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the 'My Applications' tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.



As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portalto apply directly with us.



We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.



Please note that CV's will not be considered.



Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.



We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.