NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Administrative Officer
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Administrative Officer (2 Posts) (Ref: 256807)
Permanent, Full-Time: 36 Hours per Week
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Edinburgh/Glasgow - hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable future (all roles require routine travel for in-person meetings, site visits, workshops and events)
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is the national improvement agency for health and social care in Scotland. We are seeking to recruit two professional, proactive and enthusiastic administrative officers, with opportunities available in the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) and the Perinatal, Paediatric and Acute Adult Care (PPAC) Portfolio.
About the Roles
Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC)
The SMC provides advice about the clinical and cost-effectiveness of all new medicines for use within NHS Scotland.
As an Administrative Officer, you will support the key administrative functions within SMC and contribute to the delivery of the SMC and New Drugs Committee (NDC) work programme by administering the programme of new product assessments and related processes.
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Perinatal, Paediatric and Acute Adult Care (PPAC) Portfolio
The PPAC portfolio within the Medical and Safety Directorate forms part of the Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP) and delivers a range of programmes. As an Administrative Officer, you will provide a broad range of administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the portfolio. This includes managing inboxes, meetings and events, maintaining records and tracking systems, supporting communications and recruitment activities, and contributing to the smooth delivery of portfolio programmes.
Key Requirements
- Educated to HNC level in an administrative subject, or have equivalent experience gained in an administrative setting.
- Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
- Confident using your initiative, taking a proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office applications, including advanced Word skills.
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Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to support high-profile national programmes and contribute to improving health and social care across Scotland.
How to Apply
For further information or if you would like an informal chat about the posts, please contact:
- Rosie Murray, Admin Manager on rosie.murray@nhs.scot (SMC)
- Dagmara Lukowiec on dagmara.lukowiec@nhs.scot (PPAC)
Application Deadline
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 28 September 2026
It is anticipated the interviews will be held via MS Teams on Wednesday 21 October & Thursday 22 October 2026
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