Governance Administrator, 35 hours per week, Permanent, £26,566 per annum
It is an exciting time to join the Law Society of Scotland. We have an opportunity within the Governance Team for a Governance Administrator. This role is predominantly office based and is to provide administrative support to the Professional Conduct Team.
At the centre of our organisation are the values of Respect, Openness, Progress, Inclusion, and Integrity which drive our teams to deliver the best possible service for the legal sector and beyond.
Key Responsibilities for this role
Scan incoming mail and paper files. Upload to the complaints management system
Track and record incoming paper files
Download and save electronic files
Monitor Professional Conduct Team mailbox – save and direct emails to team and save to complaints management system
Prepare outgoing mail. Print and prepare recorded delivery and special delivery letters. Record accurately to complaints management system
Format, combine, encrypt and redact documents
Input confidential data to complaints management system, format and send emails
Answer telephone calls from members of the public and solicitors
Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Administrative knowledge
General office experience
Microsoft Office skills
Working Independently and as part of a team
Problem solving
Solid time management and forward planning skills
Attention to detail
Sound telephone manner
What we offer our employees?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our colleague’s professional and personal needs. Some of these include:
A hybrid working environment.
Flexible working, to allow you to work around your lifestyle and commitments.
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
A competitive pension provision scheme
Excellent family friendly benefits
Learning and Development opportunities to enhance your skills or through programmes leading to professional or academic qualification.
Private medical insurance including dental and optical.
Various health and wellbeing benefits such as confidential counselling services, bike to work scheme, eyecare, and offers on well-known brands through our Lifestyle savings offering.
The Law Society of Scotland is proud to hold a Leaders in Diversity Award in recognition of our commitment to advance fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement both within our organisation and in the Scottish legal sector. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity page.
We are always on the look for new talent to join our incredible workforce. If you are looking for a new opportunity within the society, we would love to hear from you!
If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, click Apply now.
This vacancy will close at 11.30am on Monday 15 September 2025.
We are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not selected for interviews.
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