Project Support Officer (Contract) - NHS Scotland

Overview

NHS Scotland strives to foster an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of society and actively eliminates unlawful discrimination. Every employee is valued and empowered to perform at their best.

Role Purpose

This position involves delivering high-quality project support and administrative services to the Project Manager and the broader Project Team, ensuring project deadlines are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Project Manager and team, maintaining a consistently high standard.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for enquiries, handling or appropriately redirecting them as needed.
• Manage and update all project-related databases and systems regularly.

Guidance on Application

While artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot may assist in preparing your application, it is essential that your responses authentically represent your own skills, experience, and motivations. AI should be used responsibly to support spelling and grammar checks or generate ideas but must not write your answers.

Working Hours and Pay

Effective from April 1, 2026, the standard full-time workweek under Agenda for Change will reduce from 37 to 36 hours, with pro-rata reductions for part-time hours. Correspondingly, the hourly wage will increase to maintain overall pay levels.

Additional Information

• Due to expected high interest in this post, the vacancy may close early once enough applications are received. Therefore, prompt submission of applications is advised.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Communications about your application will be sent via the email you provide; please check spam and junk folders regularly.
• Support is available for disabled applicants, individuals with long-term conditions, and neurodiverse candidates through reasonable adjustments in recruitment policies and procedures.
• Applicants must demonstrate legal eligibility to work in the UK as verified through UK Visa and Immigration regulations.
• Legislative changes effective from April 1, 2025, might require enhanced criminal record checks, and if applicable, joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Confirmation of this will be provided by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.

Contact for Queries

For additional role details, job description, or person specification, applicants may contact Gill Webb at the NHS Scotland via email.