Management Support Officer (Attendance Management) in Markinch

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 23 November 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: FC5 £29,170.80 - £31,761.26 Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a

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. Job Details Based within the Place Directorate, you will be part of a team providing specialist attendance management support to managers across the Service. You will provide comprehensive, professional and confidential support on attendance management matters, helping to promote early intervention, consistent application of policy, and appropriate support for employees. The role involves advising managers on attendance management procedures, gathering and analysing information, producing management reports, and supporting the effective management of attendance across the Directorate. You will work closely with managers, Human Resources colleagues and employees at all levels, providing advice, guidance and administrative support to help achieve positive attendance outcomes. A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The Person Educated to SCQF Level 7, which includes HNC, Advanced Highers or equivalent in Business Administration or a related discipline. You will have: Experience of providing administrative and advisory support within a complex working environment.

Experience of working with sensitive and confidential information.

The ability to interpret policies and procedures and provide clear advice and guidance to managers.

Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting management information and performance data.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.

The ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement.

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and Oracle Cloud experience.

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service.

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