Business Support Assistant
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week), hybrid office/home basis.
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Closing Date: 20th July 2026
About the role
Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) represents and supports community pharmacy contractors across Scotland. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Business Support Assistant to join our Audit and Services Team.
This is a key role within the organisation, providing essential administrative, financial and operational support to ensure the smooth running of CPS activities. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, supporting governance processes, financial administration, events, and day-to-day operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and is keen to contribute and support a collaborative team environment.
The linked job specification provides more detail about other responsibilities.
About you
We are looking for someone who is highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
A confident communicator, both written and verbal.
Be proactive, flexible and able to manage a varied workload and a collaborative team player with a positive approach and comfortable working with systems and digital tools.
What We Offer You
Excellent non-contributory pension scheme
Life insurance scheme
Flexibility in ways of working
28 days annual leave plus 6 fixed public holidays
Great focus on personal development
Supportive and friendly team
Where Are We
Our offices are based on Queen Street in Edinburgh’s city centre which has great transport links and plenty of amenities.
The office is the substantive place of work, with hybrid working agreements in place.
Who We Are
CPS is the organisation which represents community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. We act as the single voice of these vital healthcare professionals as they deliver pharmaceutical care services to the people of Scotland on behalf of NHS Scotland.
We aim to continually develop and secure a contractual framework for the provision of pharmaceutical services, supported by a sustainable funding model which encourages investment in the network. We do this by negotiating with the Scottish Government on behalf of our members on all terms of service under the NHS.
Interested?
If you’re interested in the role and would like to apply, please go to our Application Form and fill in the form. The deadline for applications is 20th July 2026.
Interviews will be in two stages: online then in-person.
For informal queries or to chat about the role please contact Bryan Cornwall via email at bryan.cornwall@cps.scot.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The role provides administrative, financial and operational support across CPS activities, including governance processes, financial administration, events and day-to-day organisational operations.
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CPS is looking for someone who is highly organised, has excellent attention to detail, is a confident communicator, can manage a varied workload, and is comfortable working with systems and digital tools.
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Benefits include an excellent non-contributory pension scheme, life insurance, flexible ways of working, 28 days annual leave plus 6 fixed public holidays, personal development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
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Applications for the Audit and Services Team Manager role close on 20th July 2026.
Community Pharmacy Scotland is recruiting a Business Support Assistant to provide administrative, financial and operational support.