External Funding Assistant

Closing Date

Monday 16 February 2026

External Funding Assistant, Outer Hebrides
Neach-cuideachaidh Maoineachaidh bhon taobh a-muigh, Na h-Eileanan Siar

37 hours per week, fixed term of two years. Salary: £29,311 - £29,600 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum.

The post can be based on any of the islands within the Outer Hebrides.

• Provide flexible, efficient, and comprehensive administrative support to the Council’s externally funded projects, with a particular focus on the delivery of the Islands Growth Deal and Community Regeneration Partnership.
• Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

• Good knowledge of office procedures and computerised systems, with the ability to use a wide range of MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong numerical skills and experience in creating and maintaining spreadsheets and electronic files.
• Hold a National 5, or equivalent, qualification in both Maths and English and have previous experience in clerical roles.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Tha e riatanach gun leugh thu an cunntas-obrach agus an snrachadh pearsanta 's gun toir thu iomradh air mar a tha thu a' coileanadh gach slat-tomhais air a bheilear a' toirt iomradh anns an t-snrachadh phearsanta nad aithisg elais.