Total 3 Junior Executive level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Danderhall, Scotland, EH22 1FD

Grade UE04: £23,144 to £25,138 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £24,533 to £27,181 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)

College of Science and Engineering/School of Physics and Astronomy

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended: permanent



We are looking for a Finance Business Support Assistant to join the School of Physics and Astronomy’s Finance Team

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Finance Business Support Assistant to provide financial transaction processing support to both staff and PhD students within the School, supporting our core research and finance activities. Whilst the post is advertised as full-time, we would consider applications for between 0.8 FTE and 1 FTE (ie. 28 to 35 hours per week).

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The School strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.

Your skills and attributes for success:

High levels of numeracy and accuracy.
Good time management and organisational skills, and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to use tact and diplomacy.
Experience of working in an office environment.
Experience of financial transaction processing is highly desirable.

Business Services Assistant Opportunity in Glasgow!


We value kindness above all, and at Bield, you will join a workforce of around 1000 employees, casual workers and volunteers who are passionate about improving the quality of life of older people in Scotland. Our people experience a friendly and inclusive working environment, where everyone’s contributions are valued and colleagues support each other.


We currently have an opportunity for a Business Services Assistant to join our Customer Experience team based in our Glasgow Office. The postholder will be the first point of contact for Bield’s customers and ensure the prompt and efficient management of internal and external communications.


This is a fast paced role where you will be responsible for a number of different tasks from responding and directing calls and emails to providing administrative support as required for Customer Experience in order to maintain appropriate records in line with organisational procedures and practice. You will also be responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing mails and issuing and monitoring door access fobs for access to office buildings.


We are also happy to accept applicants wishing to undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration, as the role comes with full funding.



We Offer:

- A competitive salary, which is reviewed annually

- Opportunity to work flexibly

- Excellent holidays of up to 34 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees)

- Option to buy or sell holidays each year

- On the job and work related training as well as opportunities to receive support and funding for vocational qualifications

- Occupational Sick Pay

- Long Service Awards

- Family Friendly Policies

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Career breaks

- Employee Assistance Programme



Role requirements:

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills as you will be required to communicate with a wide range of people across the organisation, word processing skills, an excellent telephone manner and the ability to accurately collate and record information. Candidates should also have a strong belief in providing a high quality service as well the ability to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will be familiar with MS Office applications and the communication technologies used in a virtual work environment (Teams, Zoom etc). You will also have good administrative skills and attention to detail.


Please see our recruitment portal for the full Job Description and Person Specification.


If you would like further information, you can call the HR team on 0131 273 4020.


Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 25th March.


If you require this information in an alternative format, please call the HR team or email us on HR@bield.co.uk.


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Small transport business seeking a hardworking, highly motivated, and well-organised person to join our team.

Our main objective is to get the right person to join us for the long term. The position is 35 hours per week, we will consider applicants who are looking for fewer hours. Salary is £21-25,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Previous transport experience is advantageous but not essential; excellent office and computer skills are a must.

The role will include all aspects of running our day-to-day business, replying to customer inquiries, taking calls, quoting for work, booking and dispatching drivers, paying invoices received, and credit control of invoices due.

The position will start off working from home, possibly leading to a hybrid working week between home and office to suit both the business and the right candidate.

Please only apply if you are within a 30-minute drive from Glasgow.