Company: Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB)

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Location: City of Edinburgh

Job Description:

Job Title and Details

Overview

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Corporate Support Assistant to support the Chief Executive, Chair, Board, and Chief Executive’s Office with the smooth running of key corporate processes. This is a fast‑paced, high‑visibility role with daily engagement across the Executive Team and regular contact with senior stakeholders, including the Scottish Government. You’ll play a central part in coordinating activity, managing priorities, and helping ensure important corporate business runs efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as a central coordination point for Chief Executive and Chair business, including liaison with Scottish Government
Managing diaries, tasks and meeting arrangements for the Chief Executive, Chair, Board, and Executive Team
Preparing, coordinating, and managing correspondence, papers, and deadlines
Booking travel and accommodation, and processing expenses
Following up actions on behalf of the Chief Executive and Chair
Supporting records management, including document storage, retention, and disposal processes
Maintaining governance schedules, contact lists, and procedure manuals
Supporting events, corporate returns, and website updates
Contributing ideas to improve CEO office processes and ways of working

Requirements

Experience in a similar senior support or coordination role
Confidence working with and supporting senior stakeholders across the organisation and externally
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal ability
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and maintain attention to detail
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook (diary and task management)
A proactive approach, using initiative and sound judgement to manage workload effectively
The ability to build positive working relationships and handle complex or sensitive communications professionally

Benefits

A meaningful role where your work makes a real impact
A supportive, inclusive, and values‑driven working environment
Opportunities for learning and professional development
Flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance
A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contributions
Generous annual leave entitlement (34 days, rising to 42 days after two years’ service)
Enhanced family‑friendly leave entitlements
Access to wellbeing support, mental health support, and an employee assistance programme
Access to a wide range of discounts (including gym and retail) and the Cycle to Work scheme through our partner, Edenred

Additional Information

For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, please see the Job Description.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026