Contract Compliance Advisor (REC1693)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Contract Compliance Advisor

Ref: REC1693

Location: Glasgow

Hours: Bank

Contract: Bank

About the Role

The Contract Compliance Advisor has a critical role within this team. The role will involve collating information and data, undertaking quality and compliance checks, updating statistics and reports and providing input to management and stakeholders. This involves having a good eye for detail, as well as being able to accurately update spreadsheets and systems. This is a wide and varied role that requires flexibility and experience in a similar role.

What we are looking for

Knowledge and experience

• Understanding of Employment support services – Desirable
• Understanding of compliance/audit/internal control processes – Desirable
• Knowledge of DWP/SG/ NHS/ LA rules and regulations – Desirable
• Experience within an administration, compliance, or assurance role - Essential
• Knowledge of data protection requirements - Desirable
• Experience working with Audit & Risk Committees - Desirable
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to identify issues and address these - Essential
• Confident working and communicating with a range of stakeholders, providing input and feedback where required - Essential
• Work effectively with minimal supervision, and enjoy contributing to the dynamics of a busy team - Essential
• Excellent IT skills including MS packages, especially Microsoft Excel - Essential
• Working with a variety of in-house systems and processes. Knowledge of Customer Databases and Record Management Systems - Desirable
• Providing administration support, e.g. minute taking - Desirable
• Experience of using Canva, or similar, and an interest in contributing towards promotional material for our services would be - Desirable
• HNC in business studies/office administration - Desirable

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include:

• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be Friday 18th April 2025 at 12 noon.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Amanda White, Amanda.white@samh.org.uk 07772 565 424

To apply and for further information please visit; work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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