Statutory Meeting Co-ordinator x2 - MID07770
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£30,619 to £31,783 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Educational: Essential: The Jobholder requires a minimum qualification to HNC/ SVQ3 level in business studies, office management or administration or an acceptable equivalent qualification and/or extensive demonstrative experience to this level in one of the identified disciplines would be an acceptable alternative. Experience: Essential: To be competent in the role the Jobholder must have good interpersonal skills and knowledge of the various systems and software including Microsoft packages. S/he must also have previous experience of working to strict deadlines, co-ordinating and taking minutes and producing complex documents. S/he must also be able to type at speed. Desirable: An understanding of the services the Council provides to the community and the relevant regulatory frameworks associated with this would also be desirable. Please advise which post is being applied for in your application. Whilst this is hybrid working the expectation is that you will be office based minimum 2 days per week and on occasion may need to support reception. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 8th November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - 23rd, 27th and 30th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Statutory Meeting Co-ordinator Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Eskdaill Court Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: Post 1 - 36 hours per week, Post 2 - 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Post 1 - Monday – Thursday 0900 – 1700, Friday 0900 – 1530 Post 2 – 4 x 7.5 hour days to be discussed at interview Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Post 1 - Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £30,619.22 per annum. Post 2 - Based on 30 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £25,516.01 per annum. Responsibilities This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement. Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Early Years Practitioner - Gorebridge Primary School - MID07767
Midlothian Council - Gorebridge
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Post holder must hold at least a practitioner level qualification, HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7; or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalents that meet the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration e.g. SVQ 3 Child Care and Education SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education SVQ Children’s Care learning and Development SCQF 7 HNC Childcare and Education. HNC Working with Children in Early Years. HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7). Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable. An up to date First Aid certificate is required; however, this can be obtained within 6 months of starting the post. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25th October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 2nd November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Early Years Practitioner Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Gorebridge Primary School Contract Status: Fixed Term until 29/06/2027 Hours of Work: 20.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Wednesday and Thursday 08:00 -16:15, Friday 08:00 – 13:00 Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 20.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £15,986.01 per annum. Requirements 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Learning Assistant ASN - Lasswade High School - MID07760
Midlothian Council - Bonnyrigg
£29,191 to £30,187 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Vacancy The successful candidate for this role will support one specific individual student with their additional support needs to allow them to access our curriculum. If the student is absent from school, alternative tasks will be assigned relating to supporting other students. Also note that this role requires some aspects of moving and handling and personal care. KNOWLEDGE Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support. The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work. To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc. If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com‘ CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25th October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 2nd November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Lasswade High School Contract Status: Fixed Term until 29/06/2027 Hours of Work: 27.5 Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 8.30-15.30pm with 30 min unpaid break and Friday 8.30-12:15pm with 15 min unpaid break. Weeks per year: 39 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 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £19,229.64 per annum. Requirements 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Active Schools Assistant - MID07758
Midlothian Council
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Job Vacancy As part of our Summer of Sport & Game On funding programme, the Active Schools Team are looking for Active Schools Assistants to deliver, develop and grow opportunities to support children and young people to participate in sport in a fun, inclusive and safe environment. The role will involve: coaching extra curricular sports and delivering bespoke curriculum activity programmes, providing sport and physical activity opportunities to encourage increased participation. supporting Active School Coordinators in programme delivery, developing pathways in sport, and administrative duties. assisting with planning, management and delivery of interschool events across a range of sports. mentoring and supporting young leaders as coaches, including senior pupils and students from further education. KNOWLEDGE The job holder must be educated to HNC level / SCQF Level 7 in a relevant discipline. Must hold one National Governing Body Coaching qualification at a lead level. Must have practical experience in sports coaching, including experience of leading and supporting other coaches and volunteers. Must have experience of assisting in the organisation and delivery of events/festivals and of organising participation programmes. Must have experience and understanding of marketing and promoting activities / programmes. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25 th October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - TBC – week beginning 9 th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Active Schools Assistant Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Various - Various within Midlothian area Contract Status: Fixed Term until 31/03/2027 Hours of Work: 36h Working Pattern: Mon – Fri various Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils 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 £32,554.06 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults and/or Children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Cook Supervisor - Cornbank Primary School - MID07755
Midlothian Council - Penicuik
£30,619 to £31,783 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Vacancy Mandatory training courses to be completed upon appointment in the position include: REHIS INTERMEDIATE FOOD HYGIENE LEVEL 3 FOOD ALLERGEN KNOWLEDGE SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent is essential. Relevant experience is essential and you must demonstrate a positive and caring approach to working with older people as well as adapting to varying dietary needs. The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent is desirable. CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 10th November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 17th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Cook Supervisor Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Cornbank Primary School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of work: 35 hours per week Working pattern: Mon- Thurs 07:15-15:00 & Fri 07:15-13:45 (30mins Break) Weeks per year: 38 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 35 hours over 38 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £25,012.80 per annum. Requirements 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Catering Assistant x5 - MID07762
Midlothian Council - Gorebridge
£26,805 to £27,576 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience. Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate. CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 17th November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE – Thursday 10th and Friday 11th December 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Catering Assistant x5 Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Post 1: Moorfoot Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 2: Woodburn Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 3: Lawfield Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 4: Mauricewood Primary School, Permanent, 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 5: Dalkeith Campus, Permanent, 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum actual salary for this position is £14.27 per hour. Requirements 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Catering Assistant - Lasswade High School Cafe - MID07756
Midlothian Council - Bonnyrigg
£26,805 to £27,576 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience. Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate. CLOSING DATE - Thursday 29th October, 2026 INTERVIEW DATE – Friday 6th November, 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Catering Assistant Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Lasswade High School Cafe Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 6.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Sunday 09:30-16:30 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 you working 6.5 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £4,839.96 per annum. Requirements 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Tenant Participation Officer - MID07749
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£30,619 to £31,783 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Tenant Participation Officer to join our Housing Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the relationship between our customers. You’ll help ensure tenants have meaningful opportunities to influence the services they receive and are involved in shaping how those services develop. About the role As our Tenant Participation Officer, you’ll work closely with tenants, tenant groups, Housing Officers and colleagues across the wider service. Your first major priority will be to develop our new Tenant Participation Strategy, from consulting customers to drafting, agreeing and putting into practice. You’ll also develop new and engaging ways for customers to get involved, reaching beyond traditional consultation methods and ensuring we hear from a diverse range of customers across our communities. A key part of the role will be building relationships and encouraging participation, particularly from customers who may not normally engage with the Council. You’ll help to: Develop and deliver our approach to tenant participation and engagement. Build tenants groups to deliver our approach in line with the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and the Scottish Housing Charter. Organise and host consultation events, meetings, workshops and other engagement activities. Coordinate and report housing walkabouts. Develop creative ways of gathering views, including digital engagement. Review and maintain our website, customer information and social media content. Ensure customer feedback influences service improvements and report on this with quarterly newsletters. Knowledge of Scottish housing legislation and the regulatory framework would be desirable. If you don’t have a housing qualification, you’ll be expected to undertake relevant formal training and education during your first two years in the role, with our support. Most importantly, you’ll understand that meaningful tenant participation is more than simply asking customers what they think. It’s about making sure their voices are heard, valued and can genuinely influence the services they receive. If you’re enthusiastic about bringing customers together, developing new ideas and helping tenants have a real say in their Housing Service, we’d love to hear from you. KNOWLEDGE The Jobholder requires operational knowledge of current housing and related issues and a commitment to Tenant Participation and experience in dealing with people and committee structures is essential. Inter-personal, organisational and presentation skills are also important assets in meeting the duties of this post. The duties can be fulfilled with at least two Highers, including English, or SVQ equivalent combined with necessary experience. If not already obtained, once in post the Jobholder will be required to sit the Homepoint Qualification. CLOSING DATE – Sunday 25 th October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Tenant Participation Officer Position Number: C833 Directorate: Place Location: Fairfield House Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Friday office hours. Occasional evening work may be required Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils 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 £30,619.22 per annum. This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement. Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Environmental Warden (Pest Control) - MID07748
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy Based within the Public Health Environmental Protection Team (PHEP), the role of Environmental Warden (Pest Control) , is a key post for Midlothian Council Protective Services. This role will suit you if you like to work in a busy environment and achieve results that have a real positive impact on people’s lives. You will be required to specialise in the provision of the Pest Control Service including conducting assessment of pest infestations, development and delivery of treatments plans and providing advice to various stakeholders for a range of different pests that impact public health. The duties of the post will also require you to work with the wider Environmental Health teams to offer advice and assistance on pest control matters and will involve liaise with other Council Services. You will be expected to hold or study towards a relevant qualification to ensure technical competence and personal development (e.g. Royal Society for Health Certificate in Pest Control or British Pest Control Diploma or VQ in Pest Control or Animal Welfare). Whilst leading on Pest Control the role also encompasses a range of Environmental Warden duties as required to support the PHEP Team. These duties include the investigation and enforcement of Environmental Crime related matters (flytipping, abandoned vehicles and reported litter cases) and Dog Control, including, on occasion, the handling of stray dogs. As day to day delivery of the role requires the postholder to usually work alone you should demonstrate the initiative and skills to organise and complete the workload with limited supervision. KNOWLEDGE Essential Essential qualifications and knowledge will depend upon which role(s) the jobholder is undertaking. Jobholders will have qualifications and experience to meet the requirements of one or more of the following activities: All roles Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills, such as Standard Grade level 3 passes to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Litter, tipping & dog fouling Working knowledge of legislation and procedures relating to local authority activities and obligations on litter, dog fouling, and fly tipping. Post holders will be expected to hold or study towards a relevant qualification to ensure technical competence and personal development (e.g. Royal Society for Health Certificate in Pest Control or British Pest Control Diploma or VQ in Pest Control or Animal Welfare). Knowledge of handling authorised traps and poisons for eradication of vermin and other pests. Knowledge of approaching and controlling dogs which may be aggressive. Desirable for all postholders Experience in a role enforcing regulations and legislation. Experience of relating to a wide range of individuals and interest groups through employment or voluntary work. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25 October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 5 November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Environmental Warden (Pest Control) Directorate: Place Location: Fairfield House Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Friday between 08:00 and 17:00 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 £32,554.06 per annum. Responsibilities This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement. Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Learning Assistant ASN x2 - Mauricewood Primary School - MID07753
Midlothian Council - Penicuik
£29,191 to £30,187 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support. The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work. To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc. If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com‘ CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 27 October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 4th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN x2 Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Mauricewood Primary School Contract Status: Fixed Term until 29/06/2027 Hours of Work: Post 1 - 27.50 hours per week, Post 2 - 12 hours per week Working Pattern: TBC Weeks per year: 39 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 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £19,229.64 per annum. Based on 12 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £8,391.12 per annum. Requirements 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith 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. 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 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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