Dark blue recruitment poster titled “We Are Recruiting – Analytical Support Officer.” Details include full-time fixed-term role, 36 hours per week, hybrid working based in Livingston, salary £32,102 to £34,246 per year. Main responsibilities listed are analysis, research and statistical interrogation; developing surveys and reporting templates; and supporting bespoke research development, delivery, analysis and dissemination. Footer includes links to Improvement Service benefits, application via myjobscotland.gov.uk, and recruitment contact email, alongside the Improvement Service logo and tagline.

🆕 The Improvement Service are seeking an Analytical Support Officer to provide support within the National Planning Improvement team.

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The IS offers an independent #evaluation service which enables projects and services to be assessed by an external body which has a unique understanding of local government.

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Our Public Service Improvement Framework (PSIF) is currently the most used self-assessment approach amongst Scottish councils. The framework itself and any training/support is completely free for councils to adopt.

The IS Employability Partnership Manager supports Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services. No One Left Behind has a crucial role in helping Scotland achieve its vision for economic transformation. Find out more:

The IS Employability Partnership Manager supports Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services. No One Left Behind has a crucial role in helping Scotland achieve its vision for economic transformation. Find out more:

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The Improvement Service has launched the first national source of publicly maintained road information for Scotland.

Find out more: https://twp.ai/9PcqDX

Front cover of the Instrumental Music Services Results from the IMS Survey 2025 report

More pupils took part in instrumental music lessons in Scottish schools in 2024/25 than ever before, according to a new report published by the Improvement Service.

Find out more: https://twp.ai/9PcUf4

Front cover image of the National Benchmarking Overview Report 2024-25

Scotland’s councils face ongoing financial, workforce, and demand pressures that have become embedded in the system and are approaching the limits of what they can achieve with current resources, according to the latest Local Government Benchmarking Framework Report: https://twp.ai/9PcUej

www.improvementservice.org.uk How local authorities are helping grow Scotland’s early learning and childcare workforce

Read our blog highlighting a small number of local authorities that have developed the capability to deliver SVQs internally, through dedicated Learning and Development (L&D) or assessment teams.

🔗 Read the full article here:

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Recruitment poster for Improvement Service advertising a Finance Manager role. Part-time (21.6 hours), fixed term, location Hybrid/Livingston, salary £58,774–£67,371 per year pro rata. Main responsibilities include overseeing company finances, reporting to the Chief Executive, providing financial advice to the board and leadership team, and ensuring governance frameworks are followed. Includes application details and Improvement Service branding.

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We're looking for a Finance Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of the IS company finances.

Part-time, fixed-term
£58,774 - £67,371 pro rata

Apply by 8th March
https://twp.ai/9Pa0uw

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One week to go to our free webinar on communicating research and evaluation findings.

Join us to learn practical ways to turn findings into clear, engaging messages that have real impact.

📅 3 March, 11am-12pm

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Recruitment poster for Improvement Service advertising a Finance Manager role. Part-time (21.6 hours), fixed term, location Hybrid/Livingston, salary £58,774–£67,371 per year pro rata. Main responsibilities include overseeing company finances, reporting to the Chief Executive, providing financial advice to the board and leadership team, and ensuring governance frameworks are followed. Includes application details and Improvement Service branding.

We're looking for a Finance Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of the IS company finances.

Part-time, fixed-term
£58,774 - £67,371 pro rata

Apply by 8th March

https://twp.ai/9Pa0wb

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Want your evaluation and research to influence decisions?

Join Communicating Findings: From Insight to Impact to explore practical ways to communicate evidence clearly for different audiences.

📅 3 Mar, 11am-12pm

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Recruitment poster for Improvement Service advertising a Finance Manager role. Part-time (21.6 hours), fixed term, location Hybrid/Livingston, salary £58,774–£67,371 per year pro rata. Main responsibilities include overseeing company finances, reporting to the Chief Executive, providing financial advice to the board and leadership team, and ensuring governance frameworks are followed. Includes application details and Improvement Service branding.

We're looking for a Finance Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of the IS company finances.

Part-time, fixed-term
£58,774 - £67,371 pro rata

Apply by 8th March

https://twp.ai/9Pa0wX

A hand holds a red megaphone with red speech bubbles coming out of it on a light blue background.

Want your evaluation and research to influence decisions?

Join Communicating Findings: From Insight to Impact to explore practical ways to communicate evidence clearly for different audiences.

📅 3 Mar, 11am-12pm

https://twp.ai/9PbPbh

Recruitment poster for Improvement Service advertising a Finance Manager role. Part-time (21.6 hours), fixed term, location Hybrid/Livingston, salary £58,774–£67,371 per year pro rata. Main responsibilities include overseeing company finances, reporting to the Chief Executive, providing financial advice to the board and leadership team, and ensuring governance frameworks are followed. Includes application details and Improvement Service branding.

We're looking for a Finance Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of the IS company finances.

Part-time, fixed-term
£58,774 - £67,371 pro rata

Apply by 8th March

https://twp.ai/9Pa0wT

Recruitment poster for Improvement Service advertising a Finance Manager role. Part-time (21.6 hours), fixed term, location Hybrid/Livingston, salary £58,774–£67,371 per year pro rata. Main responsibilities include overseeing company finances, reporting to the Chief Executive, providing financial advice to the board and leadership team, and ensuring governance frameworks are followed. Includes application details and Improvement Service branding.

We're looking for a Finance Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of the IS company finances.

Part-time, fixed-term
£58,774 - £67,371 pro rata

Apply by 8th March

https://twp.ai/9Pa0wN

www.improvementservice.org.uk Improvement Service launches Scotland's first national online register of publicly maintained roads

The Improvement Service has launched the first national source of publicly maintained road information for Scotland. Read about it here 👉

The IS offers an independent #evaluation service which enables projects and services to be assessed by an external body which has a unique understanding of local government.

Find out more here: https://twp.ai/9Pairy

Writing for UKAuthority, the Improvement Service's Simon Roberts discusses how our Data Hub bridges housing, health and social care in Scotland. Read more 👉 https://twp.ai/9PZn9h

www.improvementservice.org.uk Spatial Hub starts publishing on world’s largest geographic information technology platform

Spatial Hub starts publishing on world’s largest geographic information technology platform. Read more 👉

Our Public Service Improvement Framework (PSIF) is currently the most used self-assessment approach amongst Scottish councils. The framework itself and any training/support is completely free for councils to adopt.

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📰 Read the latest Council Leaders newsletter from the Improvement Service, with updates and news from all our programmes and projects.

https://twp.ai/9PZlMw

The IS Employability Partnership Manager supports Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services. No One Left Behind has a crucial role in helping Scotland achieve its vision for economic transformation. Find out more:

The IS Employability Partnership Manager supports Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services. No One Left Behind has a crucial role in helping Scotland achieve its vision for economic transformation. Find out more:

www.improvementservice.org.uk Scottish Climate Intelligence Service: 2025 highlights and looking forward to 2026

2025 was packed for the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service - workshops, tailored support plans for all 32 local authorities and ClimateView dashboards launched. Read more here

📰Make sure to keep up to date with the latest Improvement Service news, blogs and events by signing up for our monthly #newsletter

Front cover of the Embedding trauma-informed and responsive organisations, systems and workforces national learning report 2025

Learning report examines progress and impact of work taking place to embed a trauma-informed and responsive approach across Scotland’s organisations, services and workforces.

Find out more: https://twp.ai/9PaRGf

The @i-network.bsky.social Champion Award celebrates individuals who go above & beyond to support the iStandUK partnership & drive collaborative, future‑focused practice.

We’re proud to highlight Simon Roberts, Data & Engagement Manager at the Improvement Service.

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