This post is a Fixed Term / Secondment position until the end of March 2025. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment. About The Organisation Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1200 people, and with an annual budget of around £101 million. Public Health Scotland wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, a Scotland where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller. The Post We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Public Health Scotland as one of our PA/Administrators. The Candidate In this role, you will: hold an HNC/HND in Office Administration (or related subject) or have an equivalent level of experience and be able to demonstrate an ability to operate within a senior administrative and secretarial role. have good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word, Excel, MSTeams and PowerPoint is required. A knowledge of NHS applications such as PECOS would be beneficial, though training will be provided. Importantly be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding organisational abilities. Be able to deal confidently with senior managers, staff, and stakeholders. Be self-organised, meticulous and thrive in a busy environment. We hold several vacancies, these are on a Fixed Term / Secondment basis until the end of March 2025. Location and Working Pattern: The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Central Quay, Glasgow. We are currently hybrid working; therefore, you will be expected to spend time in both PHS offices as well as the option to work at home. Please note that PHS will be relocating from Central Quay, Glasgow to Bothwell Street, Glasgow by the end of 2024. Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (part time hours will be considered). PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS. Benefits Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of the PHS Employee Benefits. Further Information For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Fiona Lochhead at fiona.lochheadphs.scot Closing date for completed applications is 11th November 2024. Further information on PHS is available from: www.publichealthscotland.scot Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders). Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.