Business Officer - MID06762

Job Vacancy 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 demonstrable 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 and organisational skills as well as knowledge of various IT systems and software including Microsoft packages. Must also have previous experience of working to strict deadlines and contributing and implementing operational changes. Desirable: Experience of supervising and developing a team within a busy office environment providing business support. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 27th April 2025 INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th May 2025 Job Advert Position Title: Business Officer Directorate: Place Location: Faifield House Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 Working Pattern: Standard 36hrs/week 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 £30,243.53 per annum. 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 you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Location: Dalkeith, GB

Posted Date: 4/16/2025