Business Support Officer (Workflorce, Policy and Pupil Placement) - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - MI...

As one of a team of Business Support Officers responsible for co-ordinating pre-school, primary and secondary school pupil placements, overseeing the administration of early learning and childcare provision, including priority 2 year olds, and co-ordinating staff planning for the Children, Young People and Partnerships Directorate, you will have a key role to play in supporting the provision of education in Midlothian.

You will have responsibility for ensuring that the council meets its legal obligations relating to a range of duties including administration of placements and appeals, and producing management information. You will respond to queries from parents, carers, schools and senior managers while adhering to Data Protection regulations.

You will report to the Principal Officer, Workforce, Policy and Pupil Placement.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Educated to Degree/HND or SVQ Level 4 and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
• Substantial relevant administrative experience which includes working in a recognised position of responsibility.
• Experience of developing and implementing administrative and complex systems/processes.
• Proven experience of analysing complex information.
• Experience of challenging outcomes and making recommendations.
• Proven experience in developing and devising tools to support administrative systems and processes.
• Demonstrable computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant software, including spreadsheets and databases.
• An in-depth knowledge of pupil placement procedures and a comprehensive understanding of Midlothian’s geographical layout, its schools and their relevant catchment areas.
• Experience of working with the public.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 5th June

INTERVIEW DATE: week beginning 16th June

Contract Status: Fixed term until 09/01/2026

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Flexible

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £37,618.22 per annum.

Requirements: Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information: If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.