Overview

Business Support Officer

Fixed term until 3 November 2026 for maternity leave cover. Salary: £34,606.00 to £43,123.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), subject to job evaluation. Location: Link’s Edinburgh office with hybrid working available. Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Meeting cover on Tuesday up to 6.30pm may be required on a bi-monthly basis. Alternative working patterns and/or arrangements will be considered.

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today, and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

The successful candidate will provide confidential executive and administrative services to the Link Group Director of Finance & Business Services and Head of Finance. The postholder will be responsible for providing a range of Board services to the Link Group Board, Finance and Treasury Committee, and other short-life Committees/Group as determined by the Link Group Board. They will play a key role in coordinating and managing key functions on behalf of the Finance Directorate, including treasury and funder administration tasks, administration of the group credit card system, acting as the Super User for Allpay and KeyIVR systems, and coordination of the external audit programme.

About You

With a good standard of general education including Maths and English, you will have experience of working in a similar role and supporting and representing senior staff within a professional and confidential environment.

The role requires experience in writing and presenting corporate communications and documentation, proven minute-taking skills, and experience of supporting a Board.

Accomplished time management skills with the ability to prioritise, track deadlines and plan effectively are essential. Strong communication skills with a range of stakeholders across the business are a must. Experience in supporting finance team functions and in treasury/funder administration is preferred.

What We Offer

You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through training and development. You can expect a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions while upholding Link’s values: Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

Application Details

For a full list of main position accountabilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack. For a full list of benefits, please see the link: https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure.

Dates and How to Apply

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 21 September 2025. Interview Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025.

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We recruit people from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all who share our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.