Advertised from 3 July 2026

Role

Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland

Scottish Women's Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland's 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women's Aid services across Scotland.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and adaptable Administrator to join our Infrastructure Team and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Scottish Women's Aid

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding role providing administrative and coordination support across the organisation. You'll work closely with colleagues to support recruitment and onboarding, meetings and events, services, office administration and organisational activities, helping to ensure our services and operations run efficiently.

You'll also play an important role in maintaining effective systems and records, supporting office facilities, responding to enquiries and providing flexible support wherever it's needed.

We're looking for someone who:

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.

• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach to work.

• A commitment to the feminist values and mission of Scottish Women’s Aid

Why Work With Us?

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

• Support for flexible working

• Living wage employer 

• 10% pension contributions 

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Employee assistance programme

• Bike 2 Work

• Edinburgh Leisure gym subsidies

More Information 

Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work. 

We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role. 

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any questions or require any adjustments, please contact us at recruitment@womensaid.scot or 0131 226 6606.

Application notes

How to apply: 

Please send us your existing CV and completed application form to recruitment@womensaid.scot. If you would prefer not to exclusively write your application, the personal statement aspect of the application form (Section Two) can be submitted as a video or voice note of no more than 5 minutes. 

For an application form, more information about the role and the next steps in the recruitment process, visit our website here: 

Vacancies | Scottish Women's Aid (womensaid.scot)

Recruitment Process

We are operating a rolling recruitment process for this vacancy and will review applications as they are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as interviews may be arranged throughout the advertising period.

The vacancy will remain open until 31st July 2026, though it may be filled before then. 

For any questions relating to the vacancy, please contact recruitment@womensaid.scot. 

Scottish Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC128433,

and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC001099.