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Be part of building Scotland’s future
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's national and international economic development agency. We work to transform the Scottish economy by helping businesses to innovate and scale, creating high-value jobs, boosting productivity, and growing national wealth.
The role
All Scotland’s businesses need access to high quality research on a wide range of diverse topics. You’ll help companies find and validate opportunities to reduce risk and increase the chance of success.
Working directly with companies to help them understand market opportunities by answering their questions, you’ll be part of a knowledgeable, supportive team. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of partners and colleagues, as you promote and deliver this highly regarded service.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who we’re looking for
You’ll need an enquiring mind, flawless written skills, plus an ability to see complex research requests as challenges in need of solutions. Happy working across a wide range of information resources and tools, you’ll ideally have worked in a library or similar information setting.
Your skills and experience should include:
You may also have experience of researching business topics and writing for business audiences, though this isn’t essential.
Role Profile
Further information on the role can be found in the attached role profile
Life at Scottish Enterprise
As one of Scotland’s Top 10 Flexible Employers, we pride ourselves on empowering our colleagues to work when and where they can best deliver their role in support of our corporate plan. Learn more about working with us.
How to apply
If you're interested in this role, complete your application form by 28th August 2024.
Interview dates
First Interviews - 11th September 2024
Second Interviews - 18th September 2024
Our values
Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well. And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference.
At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.
We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion, Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).
Apply now to build your future with us.