IT Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Market Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Berwickshire, TD4 6JA |
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1914 |
Summary
Job Advert
Business Support Administrator IT
Location: Site-Based, Earlston (with responsibility for group-wide IT support)
Reporting to: Head of IT
The Role:
Based at our Earlston office, you will form part of the Group’s central IT Department. You will assist our IT teams with the
day-to-day management, procurement and administration of IT equipment and contracts across the BSW Group. This key role is
responsible for ensuring users across the BSW Group are equipped to perform in their roles.
Key Responsibilities:
* Procurement of IT equipment for users across the BSW Group.
* Raising and managing IT Purchase orders.
* Management, issue and tracking of IT assets across the Group.
* Support and management of the businesses mobile phone, landline and broadband connections including user support and fault
logging.
* Communicating with suppliers
* Other ad hoc administrative tasks
About You:
This role is ideal for an experienced Administrator. An interest in IT is desirable but not essential. You must be an effective
and confident communicator, who is highly organised and can manage a diverse workload. In addition, you’ll have:
* Minimum GCSE, Standard Grade, National 5 at grades 4 – 9 /or above
* Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages including intermediate excel.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Ability to influence successful business outcomes and build relationships.
* Be able to deliver to deadlines.
* Proactive attitude to promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise.
* A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to group sites as required.
About BSW:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through
Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets
a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the
country.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands
of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Benefits:
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the
competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
* The role comes with a competitive pay and benefits package
* Discounted rates on BSW products, including Woodfuel Direct.
* Access to an employee benefits portal with exclusive deals and discounts on high street brands, utilities, dining, and more.
* Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* A company-provided life assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms [http://www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms]
We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the
published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.
Business Support Administrator IT
Location: Site-Based, Earlston (with responsibility for group-wide IT support)
Reporting to: Head of IT
The Role:
Based at our Earlston office, you will form part of the Group’s central IT Department. You will assist our IT teams with the
day-to-day management, procurement and administration of IT equipment and contracts across the BSW Group. This key role is
responsible for ensuring users across the BSW Group are equipped to perform in their roles.
Key Responsibilities:
* Procurement of IT equipment for users across the BSW Group.
* Raising and managing IT Purchase orders.
* Management, issue and tracking of IT assets across the Group.
* Support and management of the businesses mobile phone, landline and broadband connections including user support and fault
logging.
* Communicating with suppliers
* Other ad hoc administrative tasks
About You:
This role is ideal for an experienced Administrator. An interest in IT is desirable but not essential. You must be an effective
and confident communicator, who is highly organised and can manage a diverse workload. In addition, you’ll have:
* Minimum GCSE, Standard Grade, National 5 at grades 4 – 9 /or above
* Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages including intermediate excel.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Ability to influence successful business outcomes and build relationships.
* Be able to deliver to deadlines.
* Proactive attitude to promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise.
* A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to group sites as required.
About BSW:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through
Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets
a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the
country.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands
of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Benefits:
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the
competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
* The role comes with a competitive pay and benefits package
* Discounted rates on BSW products, including Woodfuel Direct.
* Access to an employee benefits portal with exclusive deals and discounts on high street brands, utilities, dining, and more.
* Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* A company-provided life assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms [http://www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms]
We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the
published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.