At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the team in a busy office, managing tasks and communication effectively.
- Company: Join Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming services for children and families.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive salary and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Highers in English and Maths, plus good computer and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 14595 - 14595 £ per year.
Knowledge
- Essential: Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as Highers in English and Mathematics.
- Previous experience working in a busy office environment demonstrating good computer skills, the ability to organise a range of tasks, good communication skills and knowledge of financial and administrative procedures is also essential as is a First Aid Certificate.
- Desirable: An HNC level qualification and previous experience in an education setting or working with children and parents is desirable.
Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th July & Thursday 30th July 2026
Responsibilities
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which 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 email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with 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.
