Jobs

JOB PURPOSE

Join the National Trust for Scotland and support Scotland’s Nature and Heritage. The Highlands and Islands region are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join the Administration Team based at Balnain House.

As a Receptionist and Administration Assistant you’ll be one of the first people to greet visitors to the regional office and welcome the regional team. You’ll be responsible for providing administration support to the Office Manager and the wider team based at Balnain.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys a varied and dynamic role. You’ll be expected to work with IT and finance systems, book meetings, and undertake general administration duties with efficiency and accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure all general administrative tasks are undertaken efficiently, effectively, and timeously, including (but not limited to):
• Reception
• Inducting staff and visitors to the building
• Property correspondence (email, telephone and mail).
• Filing and record-keeping in line with data protection regulations.
• Facilities support (room bookings, support documentation).
• Data entry of deliveries – weekly, monthly, and ad hoc.
• Diary Management, recording meetings and appointments in diaries.
• Support with developing and preparing reports, and/or presentation material
• Purchase ordering and coordination with suppliers.
• Maintaining stock control for Balnain House including First Aid box, replenishing stock as and when required.
• Assisting in Health and Safety compliance for the building, including the reporting of accidents and incidents, and maintenance of the property’s Safe System of Work documents.

A level of flexibility is expected on occasion to meet the needs of the property.

Application Deadline: Sunday 11/01/2026