We are looking for an organised and detail focused SVQ Administrator to support the effective coordination of our SVQ Centre within Older People Services. This is a key administrative role, working closely with Employee Development Officers, the SVQ Centre Contact, SQA and Finance to ensure vocational qualifications are managed smoothly and compliantly.

Key responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the day to day administration of the SVQ Centre, acting as a key point of contact for EDOs, the OPS SVQ Centre Contact, SQA and Finance
• Administer and attend Quality Assurance Processes (QAPs), External Verification visits and standardisation meetings
• Manage SVQ Centre related invoices and funding processes, including liaison with Finance and EDOs
• Support the allocation and processing of VSDF and other relevant funding streams
• Maintain accurate records on HR and learning systems relating to qualifications and training
• Provide administrative support including correspondence, call handling, diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements
• Support SVQ training course administration and the production of training materials
• Carry out general administrative duties to support the wider SVQ Centre function

About you

You will have sound knowledge and experience of vocational qualification centre administration, ideally within an SQA or Modern Apprenticeship environment, and be confident using systems such as SQA Navigator. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines with strong attention to detail. Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, are essential, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. Experience of using an HR system such as CHRIS would be an advantage.

If you are an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a structured, compliance focused environment and wants to support learning and development across Older People Services, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to take the next step in your career with us.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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