Development Support Officer

Posted on September 25th, 2025

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Type of Job: Temporary

Development Support Officer

Location: Edinburgh

Contract Type: Temporary -  up to 3 months with possible extension

Salary: £17ph - £20ph DOE

Brightwork are delighted to be working with an exciting public sector client based in Edinburgh to recruit a Development Support Officerfor a varied and interesting role.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background who enjoys working autonomously, staying organised, and supporting a dynamic team across a broad range of tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining continuity and operational effectiveness during a period of personnel change.

 

What You'll Be Doing

Your day-to-day will be diverse, and you'll work closely with both the Head of Development and the Business Support team. Tasks will include:

  • Procurement Support: Assisting in writing and tendering short-term project contracts
  • Financial Tracking: Supporting budget monitoring, cost centre tracking, and reporting.
  • Marketing Project Coordination: Managing small marketing collateral projects in progress, liaising with internal teams and external designers.
  • Fundraising Support: Assisting in the creation of content and materials to support fundraising partnerships.
  • Executive Administration: Providing direct administrative support to the Head of Development.
  • Business Continuity: Supporting the wider Business Support function during a transition period, as directed by the Business Manager.

 

Who We're Looking For

We're after a proactive and reliable administrator with:

  • Proven experience in a varied administrative or support role
  • Excellent organisational skills and a calm, methodical approach
  • Confidence working independently and managing multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise across internal and external teams
  • A flexible attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed
  • Experience within a public sector or not-for-profit environment is a bonus but not essential.

 

How to Apply

Interested? Please apply with your CV via the link. We're looking to fill this role quickly, so early applications are encouraged.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check

 

About Brightwork  

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.