External Funding Assistant

Overview

External Funding Assistant, Outer Hebrides — 37 hours per week, fixed-term position of two years. Salary £29,311 - £29,600 per annum, including £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum.

Thathar a' sireadh Neach-cuideachaidh Maoineachaidh bhon taobh a-muigh gus taic rianachail shbailte, ifeachdach agus ioma-chuimseach a lbhrigeadh do phriseactan na Comhairle air am maoineachadh bhon taobh a-muigh, le fas gu h-raid air lbhrigeadh Aonta Fs nan Eilean agus Com-pirteachas Ath-bhethachadh Choimhearsnachdan. Faodar an dreuchd seo a being stidhichte ann an eilean sam bith sna h-Eileanan Siar.

• Provide flexible, efficient and comprehensive administrative support to the Comhairle's externally funded projects, with a particular focus on the delivery of the Islands Growth Deal and Community Regeneration Partnership.
• Utilise a wide range of MS Office applications; maintain electronic files and spreadsheets; support day-to-day office procedures.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to ensure timely and accurate administration.

• Good knowledge of office procedures and computerised systems; ability to use a wide range of MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; strong numerical skills; experience in creating and maintaining spreadsheets and electronic files.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• National 5 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English; previous clerical experience.

• Salary is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.
• It is vital you read the job description and person specification; in your Experience statement detail how you meet each of the essential criteria in the person specification.
• Interviews will be conducted in person, giving candidates the opportunity to meet the team and learn about the work environment.
• Closing Date:
  Monday 16 February 2026.

Notes: It is important to keep the information in the original language where present; this refined description preserves the core responsibilities, qualifications and terms of the role while removing duplicates and nonessential boilerplate.