Advertised from 19 May 2026

Role

Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces. The Poverty Alliance is working to create a wide coalition that can being about real change. A significant part of our approach to is to recognise employers for their commitment to schemes that support fair work such as Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pension accreditation. 

An opportunity has arisen to join our Living Wage Scotland team as an Administrative Assistant, to support our efforts to further grow the Living Wage employer movement in Scotland.

The real Living Wage has been one of the most successful civil society campaigns in Scotland and the UK in recent years. Not only has it won cross-party political support, and gained increased acceptance amongst employers, it has also delivered tangible benefits for thousands of workers. 

The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to the team, to help service our growing network of 4000+ accredited Living Wage employers and support additional employer accreditation schemes. This will include a wide range of administrative tasks, such as managing and responding to queries, maintaining accreditation records and systems, organising events and day-to-day administrative support to the hybrid team, and regular collaboration with partner organisations to navigate shared systems. 

We are looking for candidates with a sound understanding of the administrative operations needed in small organisations. In addition to the necessary technical skills, the role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to manage a varied workload, and an enthusiasm for working as part of a team, as well as autonomously.

Application notes

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Friday 5th June 2027

Interviews: Week commencing 22nd June, in Glasgow

For more information, including a job description and application form please visit www.povertyalliance.org/about\_us/recruitment

For an enquiry regarding this post please contact Lynn Anderson Lynn.Anderson@povertyalliance.org

To apply for the post please complete and return the application and equal opportunities form to sinead.howell@povertyalliance.org. CVs will not be accepted.

The Poverty Alliance aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from any person who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements for the post, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Please note that the Poverty Alliance has a legal duty to ensure those employed have the right to work and remain in the UK, the successful candidate will be required to confirm their eligibility prior to appointment.