Job Vacancy
We are recruiting for the position of Support Assistant within General Business Support. This role is part of the Democratic and Document Services Team and will provide general support services to the Planning Team located within Fairfield House, however the successful candidate may be required to assume other responsibilities as per the needs of the service.
Reporting to the Business Officer, the successful applicant will work between two systems Uniform and DMS, where you upload documents and data input, however, further information will be given at the interview. You may also have to carry out a host of general business support duties to provide an effective, efficient, customer focussed and resilient service.
KNOWLEDGE
Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard
grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent is essential.
(SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative). Some practical experience or
demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software
packages is also essential.
Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills are also required; SVQ 2 or
equivalent is an acceptable alternative.
Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office
equipment is desirable.
INTERVIEW DATE - w/c 1st September 2025
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 17th August 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Support Assistant
Directorate: Place
Locations: Fairfield House
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours per Week: 27.50
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 27.5 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £20,562.83 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 the council.
Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way disclosure certificates are issued. 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.
Additional Information
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.
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.
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