Administration Assistant

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join Scotland's new National Social Work Agency (NSWA) and help shape the future of social work across Scotland?

The National Social Work Agency (NSWA), which was established in March 2026, has oversight of social work and aims to raise the profile of, and strengthen cohesion across, the profession within the public, third and independent sectors, including among students. The Agency's objectives are to advance social work practice and support the implementation of national policy, driving improvement, innovation and continuous learning in social work education and development.

The NSWA is an Executive Agency with responsibility for advising Ministers and policy teams with an interest in all aspects of social work policy and practice, including adult, children's and justice social work. Additionally, the NSWA provides cross-government policy input in areas including health and social care, mental health, children and families, prisons, and all aspects of public protection.

This is a new Agency with highly motivated staff who take pride in their work and strive to ensure that effective, person-centred and trauma-informed support is available to people of all ages across Scotland. The work is fast-paced, high-profile, varied and rewarding; in an area that has a significant impact on the lives of people throughout Scotland.

• Support the Chief Social Work Officer and Deputy Chief Social Work Officer through diary management and by assisting with activities such as travel bookings, event coordination, briefing coordination and minute-taking.
• Manage the Agency's mailboxes, ensuring the efficient handling and coordination of correspondence.
• Coordinate the timely delegation of FOI and MiCase assignments.
• Provide administrative support to the B3 Business Manager and B3 Finance Manager.
• Play a key role in managing the Agency budget by processing invoices and payments, raising requisitions through Oracle Cloud, and managing purchases as an ePC cardholder.
• Provide general support to the Business Management Unit by liaising with colleagues and stakeholders, as appropriate, and gathering, analysing and interpreting information for colleagues across the NSWA.