Scottish Government
Business Support Officer
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Job Description
Are you looking for a challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding role as part of a small and supportive team?
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has a small Audit and Assurance team responsible for providing assurance that the delivery of food and feed controls in Scotland meets legal requirements and official guidance. The team is also responsible for coordinating and facilitating audits conducted by third countries.
This role provides business and executive support to the team and is integral to the delivery of audit programmes and other assurance-related work. There will be opportunities to be involved in all stages of the audit programme, from planning through to reporting, with a particular emphasis on maintaining the digital aspects of the work. As the team works remotely, it relies on digital solutions to support delivery within a fast-changing and complex work area.
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This role offers experience across the full portfolio of work delivered by FSS, as well as broader exposure to the audit profession.
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Responsibilities
- Ensuring the efficient delivery of back-office services across the Division.
- Providing efficient, effective, and proactive support to the team as required.
- Organising and preparing meetings and events, prioritising tasks, and coordinating activities.
- Ensuring audit timescales and milestones are met.
- Assisting and supporting auditors at all stages of the audit cycle, including planning, evidence compilation and analysis, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
- Maintaining process templates and content.
- Managing and sharing information across digital platforms, including Connect, SharePoint, and EDRM.
- Undertaking the role of Information Management Support Officer within the Division.
- Liaising and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders as the Divisional point of contact.
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