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Location: Flexible (Any Care Inspectorate office) Contract: Permanent, fixed term (18 months) or secondment (18 months) Closing date: 08:00 on Monday 9 February 2026 About us We are a scrutiny body that supports improvement. That means we look at the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. We are responsible for providing assurance and protection for people who experience care services, their families, carers and the wider public. Our vision is that people across Scotland experience high-quality care that meets their needs, rights and choices. Our values 1. Person-centred: we put people, empathy, compassion, and kindness at the heart of everything we do, 2. Respect: we value everyone's dignity and are respectful in everything we do, 3. Equity: we embrace diversity and nurture an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to achieve equal outcomes, 4. Integrity: we act impartially, fairly, and consistently, upholding transparency and accountability in all our actions, 5. Impact: we focus on making a positive impact for everyone experiencing care in Scotland whilst ensuring our work delivers the best value to the public Work-life balance Our desire is to achieve an effective and balanced way of working, which enables us to meet organisational needs and achieve a work-life balance that promotes wellbeing and collaboration opportunities. Our hybrid working policy gives you the flexibility to mix working from home with attendance at your base office and other work locations, spending no more than 60% of your working time working from home, measured over a four-week period. About the role As a Strategic Inspector, you will lead and support inspections that evaluate how well local partnerships and services work together to deliver positive outcomes for people across Scotland. You’ll assess strategic planning, leadership, and delivery across sectors such as health, social work, education, and justice with a strong focus on how lived experience informs and shapes care and support. Using national frameworks, data, and evidence, you will produce high-quality public reports that highlight strengths, identify areas for improvement, and support meaningful change. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, the Scottish Government, and national partners to influence improvement, contribute to the development of inspection methodologies, and support both internal and external quality assurance initiatives. This is a key leadership role with significant scope to make a lasting impact on the quality of care and support in Scotland. You will find more information in the job profile and person specification. About you Experience - You’ll be a skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in social work, health or education. You’ll bring a track record of leading strategic projects, service delivery, or improvement initiatives at a senior level, with the insight and confidence to evaluate complex systems and make evidence-based decisions. Your leadership experience may come from roles such as service manager, strategic lead, inspector, or advisor, where you’ve worked collaboratively across sectors and driven meaningful change. You will have excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and influence decision-making locally and nationally. You’ll be values-driven, politically astute, and committed to equity, inclusion, and person-centred practice, motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives through scrutiny and improvement. Qualifications and registration - To apply for this role, you must hold a professional qualification at SCQF Level 9 or above that enables registration with a recognised regulatory body such as the Scottish Social Services Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Teaching Council for Scotland, or Health and Care Professions Council. In addition, your qualification must meet the requirements for Secondary Authorised Officer status under the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010. This means it must be directly relevant to social work, health, education, or a related discipline. If you are unsure whether your qualification meets this requirement, we encourage you to contact us before applying. If you are registering through the Scottish Social Services Council, to comply with their Secondary Authorised Officer registration category, you’ll need a relevant practice qualification and be required to complete the European Foundation of Quality Management (EFQM), Accredited assessor or Assessor training certificate within 3 years of appointment. New employees start at the minimum salary for the grade. However, we offer a generous benefits package. Next steps If you believe that your skills, experience and motivation make you a suitable candidate for this post, please complete our online application form by 08:00 on Monday 9 February 2026. We anticipate holding interviews during the week commencing 2 March 2026 at our Dundee office.

About the role The EMEA & US Payroll & Benefits Consultant will support all payroll processes across UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the US. This will involve supporting the EMEA Payroll Manager in partnering across the People and Culture and Finance Teams, and by using the HRIS to deliver payroll data to our Payroll providers to ensure seamless and accurate monthly payment of salary to approximately 400 employees. In addition to the core responsibilities of the role, you will be an additional key point of contact for the vendors and support strong vendor management so that the providers deliver all elements of the payroll at service level and at the highest levels of quality assurance. You will work with the Payroll Manager to own the end-to-end quality assurance and governance process to ensure that we meet internal standards to effectively manage risk. In addition, you will support with the management of all regulatory requirements so that First Sentier Group meets its external obligations. About you Your experience • Strong administrative and organisational skills and high level of attention to detail, • Strong IT skills particularly in relation to HR/Payroll systems and Microsoft office such as excel, word, adobe, outlook, • Expert knowledge of Payroll, Pension and HR processes and best practice, • Strong knowledge of payroll, pension, and tax regulations, • Experience of global mobility would be an advantage, but not essential, • Excellent numeracy and analytical skills Your skills • Excellent numeracy and analytical skills, • Strong administrative and organisational skills and high level of attention to detail, • Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, • Excellent influencing and communication skills, including ability to adapt style where needed, • Ability to work to deadlines – producing accurate work often under pressure, • Team player, focusing on contributing to the overall success of the Global People and Culture Team, • Ability to exercise discretion and judgement – respect confidentiality and privacy Your day-to-day • Deliver accurate and timely payrolls for the EMEA & US Regions in line with standard operating procedures and controls, ensuring obligations within our Risk Management Framework are met., • Keep up to date with payroll regulations, pension regulations, tax laws and any regional legal requirements, while working with payroll providers to ensure compliance and accuracy within each region, • Be able to carry out manual calculations in line with First Sentier Group policy and payroll regulations (Pro rata salary, Gross to Net, SMP, Redundancy, Overpayments, etc), • Actively support Global Mobility and Remuneration processes to ensure accurate payment of employees particularly as incentives vest. You will with work with the Payroll Manager in supporting business partners and the internal remuneration team to deliver clear direction on the requirements to be considered and met to ensure accurate delivery of remuneration pay, • Ownership of benefits administration to ensure all benefits administration is complete to required timelines, • Key point of contact for administrative support related to employee benefits including reporting and auditing. Partners with the Shared services team to ensure all benefits administration is complete to required timelines, • Partner with internal stakeholders so that data is captured in payroll files, processed and are guided through quality assurance, governance processes, ensuring all data is reconciled each period, • Partner with payroll providers to ensure they deliver process and outcomes to timeframes at the highest levels of quality, while continuing to review and monitor performance to ensure deliverables meet First Sentier Group requirements, • Deal with employee, internal and external stakeholder queries in relation to payroll, pension, and benefit administration in a timely and professional manner. Escalate any queries as appropriate, • Be able to adapt to business demands for ad hoc tasks and any project related requirements About us Powering possibilities At First Sentier Group, we believe it is our responsibility to help clients achieve the financial freedom they desire, unlocking a world of possibilities. We support our distinct affiliate investment teams to deliver meaningful investment outcomes. By combining their specialist investment knowledge with our global support, we create an innovative and agile operating model designed to effectively respond to our clients' needs. We pride ourselves on our client-centric approach, ensuring we are all working towards achieving our clients' goals and enhancing their possibilities for the future, while continually striving for better. Better strategies. Better service. Better possibilities Our success relies on our ability to deliver outstanding client outcomes, supported by our culture and an efficient, sustainable and scalable business. We are committed to investing in our people to ensure we attract, develop and retain the talent to deliver these outcomes, guided by our vision, purpose and values. • Care: we care about our clients, society and each other., • Collaboration: we collaborate to deliver the best solutions., • Openness: we are open with each other, and to different ways of thinking., • Dedication: we are dedicated to being experts in our respective fields. Why work with us Our industry-leading benefits Working at First Sentier Group gives you access to a growing, values-led organisation with competitive pay and industry-leading benefits including: • Flexible working and a gender-neutral parental leave programme that provides 26 weeks’ paid leave in every region, • Global collaboration, international mobility and the opportunity to build your career in different markets, • Employee-driven charitable foundation allows our people to give back in their local communities through donation-matching and paid volunteering days, • Access to learning and development opportunities including in-house training and external programs Corporate Sustainability & B Corp We are committed to ensuring that as a firm, we are contributing to building a sustainable economy and society by improving our environmental, social and governance standards and holding our own business to the same standards that we expect of the companies that we invest our clients’ capital in; and by doing so, reinforcing our position as responsible investors. Find out more at this page: ___ In 2022, First Sentier Group became a globally certified B Corp. B Corp Certification provides a framework that we can use to effectively assess our operations against high standards from an environmental, social and governance point of view, as well as to identify areas where we can enhance and improve. Based on the B Impact Assessment, First Sentier Group earned an overall score of 107.2, as of November, 2022. Find out more at this page: ___ Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) At First Sentier Group, we value the different experience, ideas and perspectives that our people bring to the work they do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where diversity can thrive. We believe this leads to better outcomes for our people and our clients, and it’s the right thing to do. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, family status, or any other category protected by law. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180, a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Business Disability Forum in the UK.

Forth Ports – HSEQ Advisor – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Leith Eden Scott are pleased to be working with Forth Ports to appoint a further HSEQ Advisor into the team. This position is offered on a rotational basis from the Port of Leith. Position Overview The HSEQ Advisor plays a critical role in supporting the growth and enhancement of the Forth Projects service offering. This position will support the wider team in ensuring successful project delivery, with a particular focus on the Inch Cape foundation project in Leith. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the role provides an excellent opportunity for exposure to various business functions including operations, tendering and engineering while contributing to high- impact deliverables in relation to HSEQ. Key Responsibilities The HSEQ Advisor is responsible for assisting day to day site operations and to support with wider HSEQ team to meet regulatory requirements, policies, standards and procedures. Project Support: • Responsible for supporting and assisting in the delivery of our project to achieve compliance with project goals, company standards and statutory responsibilities., • Support and contribute to communicating learnings from incident investigations. Deliverable Production:, • Assist in producing critical project documentation such as Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and engineering calculations., • Review of contractor RAMS and other relevant documentation to ensure compliance, with the CDM Regulations, Client duties., • Support the preparation of formal HSEQ reports, i.e. Accident Investigation, High Potential/Near Hits, Internal audit reports and daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, 6 monthly and yearly HSE reports. Lead incident investigation where required. Business Engagement: • Gain exposure to all aspects of the Forth Projects business including operations, tendering and engineering functions to support self-development., • Support the Head of Operations with assigned tasks to streamline processes and achieve project objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration: • Work closely with internal teams to meet tendering and delivery goals., • Assist in building effective working relationships with external stakeholders including clients and contractors. Skills & Qualifications • Essential NEBOSH / IOSH qualification in Health & Safety, • Previous experience in operational HSEQ Advisor role desirable., • Basic understanding of producing RAMS and HSEQ processes., • Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders., • Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to challenges., • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams., • Highly organised with strong attention to detail., • A customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. Additional Information • This role may involve occasional travel to other project sites or stakeholder locations, so a driving licence is essential. The Forth Projects team is based in Dundee so frequent travel between the Ports of Leith and Dundee will be required., • The HSEQ Advisor will be required to work a 2 week on, 2 week off, 12 hour shift roster, during project execution phase of the project. Salary And Benefits • Competitive Salary, • 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, • Rotation of 2 weeks on / off - 2 weeks days or nights / 2 weeks off / 2 weeks days or nights, • 12 Hour Shifts per day, • The company’s holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. All holidays are included within the 2 week / 2 week off roster., • DC Pension scheme – up to 16.5% combined contribution To apply for this position please share your CV with

THE COMPANY The Abbey Group is an established and fast-growing Destination Management Company dedicated to selling the destinations of Ireland and the UK to the International travel trade on a B2B basis. The Group has offices in Dublin and Edinburgh with a remote team presence across Ireland, the UK and a number of European countries. Today, the group consists of Abbey The Destination Experts (Ireland & UK), Abbey Conferences, Abbey Events and Moloney & Kelly (Ireland & UK). The Group has five divisions specialising in specific types of inbound tourism: • Group Travel, • Individual & Online Travel, • Incentive & Luxury Leisure Travel, • Conferences, • Events WHY WORK FOR US • Progressive Company, • The Abbey Group is proud to hold a certification for being a Great Place To Work UK & a Great Place to Work Ireland, • Deloitte Best Managed company for 16 consecutive years, • Hybrid/blended working option available, • Up to 60 days per year remote working abroad, • A paid day off on your birthday & an additional paid day off over the Christmas period, • Learning and development opportunities – individual training budget per year, • Employee Assistance Programme – health & wellbeing support, • Active Social Committee and Green Team including free events throughout the year TITLE OF VACANCY: Accommodation & Product Loading Executive, UK Contracting & Product Department, Edinburgh (Hybrid) or London (fully remote with serviced office facility available). 12-month Fixed Term Contract. THE ROLE & CORE DUTIES: • Responsible for preparing and loading contracted rates, terms and additional information (such as how to book, descriptions, images) for both Accommodation and Non-Accommodation (Product), either via Smart Loader, or email to the Information Systems department., • As instructed by the department team, create Abbey commercial contract agreements for both Accommodation and Product., • Assist the department team with updating and tracking contract statuses., • Engage with suppliers to secure required content for online sales if required., • Quality assurance of product content available to clients online to ensure data accuracy, consistency and standards., • Setting up new suppliers as requested., • Any other tasks pertaining to the department's core function, as instructed by the Management team., • Supporting the needs of contracting staff and other departments, as guided by department Management. Depending on role - Some international travel may be required and will be in compliance with the company’s Business Travel Policy. REQUIREMENTS: • Extremely high level of attention to detail., • Commercial experience and awareness., • Competency in using software systems, Tour Plan NX and/or similar platforms., • Must be proficient with using Excel, Word and Power Point., • Strong communicator with robust numeracy and literacy skills., • Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team., • Able to work to tight deadlines, and in a pressured environment., • Working knowledge of UK geography and ideally knowledge of the tourism product, although not essential. The Abbey Group are committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, or disability. Our hiring process includes unbiased job postings, diverse interview panels, and objective evaluation criteria. We ensure equal opportunities for promotions, providing all employees with a fair chance to progress in their careers. We fully comply with UK equality laws and maintain a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination in the workplace.

Teacher of Geography - Fixed term until 26/06/2026. QHS School Video - are seeking a full-time, Teacher of Geography on a Fixed Term Contract until 26th June 2026 to join our busy Social Subjects faculty.

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A growing business that is looking to drive real digital transformation in one of Scotlands most historic industries is looking for a Microsoft Digital Solutions Specialist to join the team on a 12-month fixed term contract, with potential to be extended to 24-months.

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A well-established professional body in Edinburgh is recruiting an IT Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires demonstrable experience in IT project management, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with cloud-based solutions. The successful candidate will lead the

Fixed Term Contract (12 months).Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Alderley Park (Wilmslow).We are hiring a Senior Major Incident Manager to join our Group Technology and Operations (COO) team, specifically within the Major Incident Command Centre.This role is crucial for overseeing and coordinating responses t

A leading financial institution is seeking a Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join their Invoicing & Expenses team in Edinburgh.

A prominent HR consultancy based in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have strong HR business partnering experience in complex organizations and a proven ability to deliver strategic HR initiatives while influencing stakeho

Job title: Senior Supervisor, Advisers, Wealth and Pensions Team (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Division: Supervision, Policy and Competition Department: Advisers, Wealth and Pensions (AWP)**About the FCA and teamWe regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, t

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles.It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work in the heart of Edinburgh, overlooking the beautiful castle.We are looking for a Technical artist with the ability to int

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Client Delivery Lead (Financial Services Administrator) in Edinburgh on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

A leading fitness brand in Edinburgh is looking for a part-time Gym Instructor on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering exceptional member experiences, teaching classes, and maintaining safety in the gym. Candidates must possess a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and be stu

Job title: Senior Supervisor, Advisers, Wealth and Pensions Team (12 Month Fixed Term Contract). Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 6

Extensive hands-on experience with D365 Finance & Operations, including deep knowledge of core finance modules, configuration, and optimisation. Interim Finance Systems Manager (D365 F&O) – 9 Month Contract. You will lead a small finance systems team and work closely with finance, technology, and

Public Affairs Manager (9-12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - London Overview of team purposeThe Public Affairs team manages relationships with London & Partners’ key strategic stakeholders to create economic growth that

Client Delivery Lead (Financial Services Administrator). Due to our continued growth Succession now have a fantastic opportunity for an organised and competent Administrator to join our Client Delivery team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Retail Banking Lawyer | Edinburgh | 12 month contract | Hybrid | £75,000 salary plus benefits. A leading national financial services company based in Edinburgh is looking to hire an additional Retail Banking Lawyer to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Retail banking legal experienc

A leading pensions administration firm in the UK is seeking a Pensions Administration Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract.

Provide administrative and communications support to the communications team. Scottish Land & Estates is recruiting a Communications Assistant to join our busy Communications and Events Team. The post holder will support the communications and events team in its primary functions of creating, editin

Supporting the whole customer base and working across Application and Technical Support, the Service Desk team provides engagement of the incident and service request management practice ensuring resolution to incidents within Service/Operational Level Agreements within the support function. Demonst

A consulting company based in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Business Partner on a fixed-term contract until June 2027.The role involves aligning L&D initiatives with business goals, managing the Learning Management System, and supporting talent development.Candidates sho

Pensions Administration Manager - 12 month fixed term contract. As a Pensions Administration Manager at Isio, you will lead a team of pensions administrators to deliver exceptional service to clients and scheme members. This role is pivotal in maintaining Isio’s reputation as a trusted partner in

Good pensions knowledge – legislation, terminology, calculations.

A leading financial services company in Edinburgh seeks an Associate for a 12-month fixed-term contract to evaluate suitability assessments and provide guidance.Ideal candidates hold or are pursuing a diploma in regulated financial planning and possess relevant experience in financial services.The r

Client Delivery Lead (Financial Services Administrator). Due to our continued growth Succession now have a fantastic opportunity for an organised and competent Administrator to join our Client Delivery team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

A leading financial services company in Edinburgh is seeking a Finance Operations Analyst on a fixed-term contract.

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Research Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. For further inquiries, contact the Research Nurse Manager via email. In this role, you will oversee the management of clinical research projects and ensure high-quality data collecti

A leading cell and gene therapy firm in Edinburgh seeks a QC Analytical Project Coordinator for an 18-month fixed term contract.

Gym Instructor - Edinburgh Quartermile (3 month FTC). We have an opportunity for a Level 2 qualified Gym Instructor to join us on a 3 month fixed term contract.

Pensions Administration Manager - 12 month fixed term contract. As a Pensions Administration Manager at Isio, you will lead a team of pensions administrators to deliver exceptional service to clients and scheme members. This role is pivotal in maintaining Isio’s reputation as a trusted partner in

Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with a well-established professional body based in Edinburgh as they look to recruit an IT Project Manager on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to help push through a transformation project that has already began and t

Interim Finance Systems Manager (D365 F&O) – 9 Month Contract. Interim Finance Systems Manager.

A leading pensions administration firm in the UK seeks a Pensions Administration Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will lead the pensions administration team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high service standards.

We have an opportunity for a Level 2 qualified Gym Instructor to join us on a 3 month fixed term contract.

This role can be based in either our London or Edinburgh offices and is a 6‑month fixed term contract.

A leading train operating company is seeking an IT Support professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract based at Edinburgh Waverley station.You will focus on resolving IT issues and maintaining service continuity while documenting business data for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Id

QC Analytical Project Coordinator – 18-Month Fixed Term Contract. QC Analytical Project Coordinator – 18-Month Fixed Term Contract.

A local educational authority in Edinburgh is seeking a Teacher of English on a fixed-term contract until June 26, 2026. The teacher will join Liberton High School, focusing on supporting and encouraging pupils to succeed.

You'll be responsible for ensuring safety and enjoyment in the gym, delivering classes, and maintaining the gym floor. A leading fitness brand in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Gym Instructor for a 3-month fixed term contract. The role offers professional development, free gym membership, and requ

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We're looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant to join our Finance team on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract, based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will work closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, providing key financial and performance analysis to support manage

The EMEA & US Payroll & Benefits Consultant will support all payroll processes across UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the US.This will involve supporting the EMEA Payroll Manager in partnering across the People and Culture and Finance Teams, and by using the HRIS to deliver payroll data

Product Designer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract). Long-term service reward - Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay, long service award, long service annual leave.