At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the Learning Estate Strategy for East Lothian Council.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to educational excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for significant impact on local education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education and community development.
- Qualifications: Degree in Project Management, Finance, Education, or Asset Management required.
The predicted salary is between 34.83 - 39.21 £ per hour.
Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £34.83 - £39.21 Days and Hours of
Work: Monday - Friday, 08:30-17:00 Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start 28th September 2026.
We are seeking to appoint a permanent Team Manager - Learning Estate to lead strategically and operationally within the Education Service the education vision for short, medium and long term planning aligned with the Learning Estate Strategy in collaboration with other services across East Lothian Council.
The post holder will manage and support the implementation of the Learning Estate Strategy and the associated Learning Estate Improvement Plan; liaising with Council Services and schools from a corporate Education perspective.
The post will help the Education Leadership Team to support all aspects of estate development, from early years and schools to wider curriculum facilities including outdoor learning and local delivery of regional employability and training opportunities for young people and adults.
The postholder will be the Education Client responsible for sign off of learning estate designs and specifications to meet our curricular aspirations, so an educational or large building project management background would be an advantage.
This is an exciting and demanding role within the Strategy Universal Expansion of Free Schools and primary school lets in collaboration with relevant Council services and any changes to legislation that impact the Learning Estate.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job.
You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form.
You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work.
Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.
Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements Relevant Qualifications Educated to degree level (Or Equivalent SCQF qualification), in a relevant area, such as Project Management, Finance, Education or Asset Management.
Level 1 Disclosure Clearance This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network.
ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement .
Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.
UK website.
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian. gov. uk Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail).
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Team Manager – Learning Estate - EAL12903 employer: East Lothian Council
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