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As Assistant Site Manager, you’ll support the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations on site. This includes coordinating trades, ensuring health & safety compliance, maintaining build quality, and keeping the project on schedule. Their current project in South Queensferry is offering mod

The Scottish National Investment Bank is seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to the Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel and play a vital role in enabling the effective operation of the Governance, Legal, Risk & Compliance (GLRC) function. A

Do you want to use your legal expertise to help shape one of Scotland’s most significant and high-profile Public Inquiries? On 8 March 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs announced her intention to hold a public inquiry into the investigation of Emma Caldwell’s murder. Lord Scott KC was announced as Chair of the Inquiry on 24 April 2025. We have opportunities for solicitors to join the legal team of the Inquiry. You will have the opportunity to play an important role in the early stages of this Inquiry, commencing the investigative work and assisting to support counsel in preparing for the evidential hearings. The Assistant Solicitor will play an important role in the inquiry, working as part of the legal team to investigate the evidence and identify witnesses as well as working closely with members of the team to support the Chair in delivering the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference. The Inquiry must be, and be seen to be, independent and impartial to maintain the confidence of the public. We will not consider applications from anyone who has worked for the Crown Office or Police Scotland. This is a Fixed Term Appointment for 47 months. Main Duties • Identifying and recovering evidence, including engagement with external stakeholders., • Reviewing and analysing any recovered evidence, assessing its relevance to the Terms of Reference and producing summaries and thematic reports on the evidence for use by counsel., • Using recovered evidence to identify further lines of inquiry and witnesses as well contribute to the Inquiry’s list of issues., • Responsibility for redaction and disclosure of evidence in line with Inquiry policies and protocols., • Instructing, liaising and working collaboratively with Counsel on a regular basis., • Providing legal advice to the Chair when required., • Liaison with the solicitors representing the core participants and assisting the facilitation of witness statements from their clients., • Assisting counsel with the identification of expert witnesses and their instruction where appropriate., • Drafting of, and ensuring compliance with, the Inquiry’s procedure/protocol documents., • GDPR compliance., • Provision of practical and legal assistance to the Chair and Counsel during hearing sessions as well as producing summaries of evidence following on from oral hearing sessions. Qualifications You must be a solicitor or advocate entitled to practise in Scotland (Please confirm in your CV or Personal Statement that you hold this qualification). Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical/Professional Skills • Ability to conduct sound legal analysis taking account of multiple sources of information and data., • Strong legal skills applicable, or transferable, to public law in Scotland. Experience • You must have previous experience working in a Public Inquiry. Behaviours • Communicating and influencing – Level 4, • Working Together – Level 4, • Delivering at pace – Level 4 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here - ___How To Apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 5 January 2026 however this may be subject to change. In the event of a high volume of applications, candidates will have their applications initially assessed against the Experience criteria above. Candidates who pass this initial sift will have their applications fully assessed against all criteria. For further information relating to this role, please contact About Us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the ___, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about ___. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the ___. Working pattern The Inquiry will have two bases, one in Edinburgh for the administration, and one in Glasgow for the oral hearings. The postholder will be required to travel regularly between the sites. While virtual & hybrid working may be feasible at some points, there is an expectation that the will be present in Glasgow for the duration of the inquiry hearings. Due to the nature of delivering public hearings annual leave and flexible working hours will be restricted at times during this post. While job sharers and individuals on any working pattern are welcome to apply, the likely restrictions should be noted and may not suit all. Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). You can find out more about BPSS on the ___, or read about the different levels of security checks in our ___. 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Eden Scott’s client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Paraplanner to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in financial planning and gain hands-on experience supporting senior paraplanners and advisers. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in preparing suitability reports and client documentation., • Conduct research on financial products and investment solutions., • Support the paraplanning team with compliance checks and administrative tasks., • Maintain accurate client records and ensure timely updates., • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills., • Good understanding of financial services or willingness to learn., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems., • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Progress toward or interest in financial planning qualifications (e.g., CII Diploma) is desirable. Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Study support for professional qualifications., • Career development opportunities within a growing firm., • Friendly and supportive team environment., • Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work. This position may be just one of numerous opportunities we are handling that you could have an interest in pursuing. If you have not been in touch with us before, please call on 0131 550 1100 or drop off a CV to and we will make sure that most relevant Consultant gets back to you as soon as possible. Please note that we never send CVs anywhere without your prior consent

iMultiply is delighted to be working on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Finance Assistant to join a respected organisation in Edinburgh. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to strategic decision-making. The Opportunity As Senior Finance Assistant, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial input. You’ll play a key role at month-end supporting with management accounts, and provide information as required by the Head of Finance. You will act as the first point of contact for Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger Assistants, supervising their workload and ensuring accuracy and efficiency. While this role does not include formal line management, you will play a key role in coordinating the team’s activities. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily finance operations, including cash management and debtor/creditor control., • Supervise weekly payroll processes, ensuring compliance with tax and holiday calculations., • Maintain compliance with accounting standards, VAT, PAYE, NIC, and other obligations., • Supporting with preparing journals, reconciliations, and monthly management reports., • Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insight and advice., • Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The Person • Degree, HNC/HND in Accounting or AAT qualification required; part-qualified desirable, • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with strong expertise in reporting and payroll., • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, • Experience with Sage financial software is desirable. On Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week). (Mostly office based centrally in Edinburgh), • 34 days annual leave (which includes 9 bank holidays), • Matched company pension contribution of 5%, • Free staff car-parking, • Life Assurance cover of 4 times annual salary, • Up to 3 years Critical Illness cover, • Confidential EAP advice-line through Health Assured, • Subsidised meals, • 25% Discount on merchandise, • Limited Gym Membership iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth." For further information and a confidential chat, please contact Hamish Law at our Edinburgh office. M:07809737580 E:

Part TimeRole: Fitness Manager (Flex contracts available) Reporting to: General Manager Based: LOCATION The Gym Group is simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work! We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive and engaging and we are now on the lookout for a Fitness Manager to join our amazing LOCATION gym . So, what's stopping you? Apply today and know that We're With You every step of the way. What you need to know about us... The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we're the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 230 gyms and counting! To our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It's our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all. We're #1 in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people - check out Glassdoor if you don't believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture and were recognised as #25 in the Top 50 places to work in the UK in 2022! We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there's nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and silver in wellbeing last year. We're recognised as a disability confident and inclusive employer which is something we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Having recently undertaken some huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do. That's what you're looking for right? So let us tell you more. What you need to know about the role... As a Fitness Manager with The Gym Group you will support the General Manager in the successful running of the gym and will deputise in their absence. You will be passionate about fitness and keen to embrace our members, our teams and embed our culture. You will embody our company values, supporting and encouraging others to do the same. Your core duties will include (but are not limited to) : • Responsibility for our member engagement by leading our in-gym service offering with the goal of driving our member satisfaction scores forward., • Line management & leadership of our team of fitness trainers. Engaging and motivating them to be their best every day. Role modelling the gym groups values., • Take ownership of our Group Exercise offering by developing the class timetable and upskilling the team to deliver., • Bring a result driven mindset with a keen interest in driving the commercial performance of the gym., • Make sure high operational standards on site are met through effective management of cleaning and maintenance check procedures. This includes liaising and management of the 3rd party suppliers., • Ensure there is full compliance to company Health & Safety policies and completion of daily, weekly, and monthly checks., • Support the GM with onsite admin tasks including rotas, time tracking and security checks., • Act as a keyholder for the gym in support of the GM, being a point of call-in emergencies., • Have a passion for health, fitness, well-being, and all-round excellence., • You thrive off leading teams from the front and by example, happy to get stuck in and set the standard for member experience., • Have an unwavering commitment to understand the expectations of your members., • Can work within the compliance parameters whilst delivering the highest service levels possible during the day to day running of the gym., • Have a proven track record of success and are eager to bring that winning attitude to The Gym., • Paid contractual benefits such as holiday (Inc Bank Holidays) and company sick pay., • In-house development opportunities as well as support with your career adventure., • Company save as you earn share plan., • Flexibility & freedom - we welcome discussions around working flexibly at the gym., • Discounts with 'MY PT Hub', 'Fit Pro', 'Financial Fitness' and leading training providers., • Company pension scheme, • A fantastic online social communication and engagement platform with access to amazing benefits and discounts, • Options for season ticket loans, • Employee Assistant Programme supported by our Wellbeing hub, • Cashplan Healthcare Scheme

A leading accountancy firm in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager in Business Services.