An exciting opportunity is available for a Technical Assistant in Travel Planning based in Glenrothes, Fife, offering a flexible hybrid, part-time role. This position is ideal for candidates seeking careers in transport planning, administration, data analysis, or marketing support within a dynamic and professional environment.
This role is well-suited to organised and motivated individuals with strong communication skills and previous office-based experience, particularly in areas such as roads, transportation, environmental services, or marketing and promotion. You will support travel planning initiatives, contribute to project coordination, and assist in developing effective communication and promotional materials.
Applicants should hold a minimum qualification equivalent to SCQF Level 5, including Maths and English, demonstrating a solid foundation in numeracy and literacy. Proficiency in standard computer applications is essential, with Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills considered a strong advantage. The ability to interpret data, support reporting processes, and produce engaging marketing content will further strengthen your application.
This Technical Assistant role provides an excellent pathway into UK public sector, transport planning, and administrative careers, offering valuable hands-on experience in data handling, stakeholder communication, and project support. It is an ideal opportunity for candidates seeking part-time hybrid jobs in Glenrothes while building practical skills in a growing and impactful field.
Position: Technical Assistant
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £26,786.83 – £29,170.80
Location: Glenrothes, Fife (Hybrid)
Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 6 April 2026
Closing Date: Monday 30 March 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC4 – £26,786.83 – £29,170.80
Working Pattern: 18 hours per week
Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Job Details
To support, to support the work of the Transport Planning Team in supporting Bikeability to schools and communities, supporting travel planning Fife wide, marketing, events and promoting sustainable transport solutions such as cycling, walking, travel planning, carbon reduction, and data analysis.
The Person
We are looking for someone who is organised and motivated with good communication skills alongside office experience in an appropriate field such as Roads, Transportation, Environment, Marketing/Promotion.
The Person should as a minimum criteria have:
- Educated to SCQF level 5, which includes National 5 or SVQ level 2 or Standard Grades at Credit level or equivalent, including Maths and English at level3 or above or equivalent
- Skills in operating standard computer packages, data analysis abilities using Excel and other systems are an advantage
- Ability to develop marketing material
- Ability to lift and load bikes event equipment into vehicles
- Ability to travel within Fife in the course of your duties
- Ability to work with figures and maintain detail records
- Ability to work with the minimum supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively, work in a team and show initiative
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to provide regular and effective service
Further Information
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As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.
For further information please contact: Jane Findlay at jane.findlay@fife.gov.uk
Application Process
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Application Deadline
March 30th, 2026