Description Job Description Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and diverse team, working to improve the lives of people across Scotland? If so, this could be the opportunity for you You will join the Directorate for Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights, working to ensure that equality, inclusion, and human rights are at the centre of everything the Scottish Government does to reduce inequality. You will support the Deputy Director (DD) to ensure that the division works efficiently and effectively, supporting the wellbeing of its staff, and contributing to the work of the Directorate. You will also work closely with Business Management Team colleagues on a regular basis, in addition to the Deputy Director and unit heads. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a range of corporate functions and to progress your civil service career. This is a Modern Apprenticeship opportunity, throughout the first 12 months the success candidate will be expected to gain a relevant SVQ qualification. Support will be provided by an internal assessor who will work with you on a monthly basis with time given to work on your qualification. Responsibilities Calendar management including providing advice to the DD on meeting requests and reacting to changing priorities, ensuring the DD’s time is used effectively. Mailbox management including processing incoming and outgoing emails, and prioritising items appropriately to ensure they are actioned efficiently. Ensure the DD is prepared for all meetings and engagements by collating relevant papers and requesting updates in advance. Exercising judgement as the first point of contact to the DD, including providing advice on DD’s preferences and priorities to high level internal and external stakeholders. Supporting the DD with Senior Management Team (SMT) functions, such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording actions and supporting SMT in their follow-up where appropriate. Arrange and book all travel and accommodation when required. Working with the Business Management Unit to ensure prompt coordination and completion of commissions across the division. Responsibilities Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Behaviours: Communicating and influencing – (Level 1) Working together - (Level 1) Managing a quality service - (Level 1) Delivering at pace - (Level 1) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 500 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and In Tray Exercise. Please note that interviews will take place in person. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 24/03/25 onwards, however this may be subject to change. Qualifications About Us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. This post is based in either 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow or Victoria Quay, Edinburgh however, whilst virtual and Hybrid working is the current arrangement, some attendance in the office will be required and travel to meetings. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.