HR Assistant in Stirling

Based in Stirling with access to Agile Working Policy. 17.5 hours until 30 September 2027 (working 3 days per week, must include a Wednesday). £32,908 – £34,316 (pro-rata). Ref: EST1395/26.

At SCRA, our Mission is to protect and uphold the rights of Scotland’s children and young people, making decisions in a compassionate, inclusive and trauma informed way. We are seeking candidates who share, and can demonstrate, our Values of being Supportive, Child Centred, Respectful and Accountable.

We are recruiting a temporary HR Assistant until 30 September 2027 to join our HR Team. The role is central to delivering high quality, inclusive HR services and supporting key priorities within our People Strategy.

The post will provide effective administrative, systems and process support, contributing to the delivery of efficient, high-quality HR services. You will help ensure a positive and consistent experience for colleagues, candidates and partners, while supporting the effective running and continuous improvement of HR processes. The postholder will play an important role in representing SCRA’s values and ensuring high standards are consistently delivered across HR services. Whilst these posts work across the team, each post will have a priority focus. You will contribute directly to strengthening inclusive practice, improving workforce capability and supporting evidence-based decision making across SCRA. This role will have a focus on recruitment and onboarding activity, supporting and delivering a high quality, inclusive candidate experience, alongside broader HR Administrative support including coordinating HR Helpdesk advice. You will play a key role in ensuring recruitment processes are efficient, inclusive and values-driven, helping SCRA attract and welcome talent that reflects the communities we serve.

You will bring:

• Experience of providing high quality administrative support in a fast-paced or dynamic environment
• A commitment to delivering an inclusive, respectful and customer focused service
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office, Teams and digital systems
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Ability to work with data and produce accurate reports, with good numeracy skills

You will be qualified to HNC level (or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience gained through work, volunteering or lived experience) and demonstrate behaviours aligned with SCRA’s values and inclusive standards.

SCRA operates an agile working policy, with each role having a contractual office base. This post is based at SCRA Head Office in Stirling. Our Agile Working Policy provides flexibility to work from alternative SCRA offices and from home, where this aligns with service needs and role requirements.

All SCRA posts are subject to a probationary period of 6 months or the term of the contract if shorter. All posts are subject to PVG clearance by Disclosure Scotland. It is normal practice to appoint at the minimum point of the salary scale.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026

Interview Date: Friday 21 August 2026

At SCRA, we are proud to be a socially inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds – regardless of sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability and other factors such as care experience (e.g. experience in the care system), or socio-economic background. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and help us better serve Scotland’s children and young people with compassion and integrity.