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217770 – Administrative Assistant (AP) Jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom at NHS Lothian
Title: 217770 – Administrative Assistant (AP)
Company: NHS Lothian
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive administrative assistant with a passion for enhancing the employee journey. You will be joining the Staff Engagement and Experience Team a collaborative and people-focused service that supports a range of key programmes across NHS Lothian designed to support, inform, and empower our workforce.
This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to several high-impact workstreams within Corporate Education. From supporting the delivery of training and education programmes to helping co-ordinate staff events and managing internal communications, the Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring projects run efficiently and our staff feel informed, equipped, and valued.
You will bring proven administrative experience, excellent organisational skills, and a genuine interest in people. You’ll be a confident communicator who thrives on being helpful, reliable, and solution-focused whether that’s through managing team inboxes, preparing documents and reports, supporting event logistics, or liaising with colleagues and services across the organisation.
This post will suit someone who enjoys a dynamic, fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service. You will need to be able to prioritise workload independently while also working as part of a busy and supportive team.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
Self-motivated and committed to high standards
Adaptable, calm under pressure, and comfortable with change
Personable, discreet and compassionate
Highly organised and able to manage competing demands
Enthusiastic about supporting learning, engagement and improvement across the organisation
Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 25th June at the Comely Bank Centre.
If you are interested in finding out more, please speak to Claire Levey, Learning and Development Manager, , 07977 533 389
