Senior Officer
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Vacancy Information
* Hourly rate: £25.21 – £28.15
* Temporary until 7th December 2026
* Part‑time applications are accepted; specify in application
* Interview scheduled: Friday 9th January 2026
Days and Hours of Work
* Monday – Friday, 08:30‑17:00
* Flexi‑time is applicable; start and finish times are flexible
* Start as soon as possible
Home / Hybrid Working
Home or hybrid working will be considered in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies. All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. A satisfactory trial period applies where home‑working is supported. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for induction and may be required onsite in East Lothian workplaces as needed. Hybrid workers will be office based with ad‑hoc home work permission.
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Officer – Learning Estate to provide coordination within the Education Strategy & Operations Team of short, medium and long‑term planning aligned with the Learning Estate Strategy in collaboration with other services across East Lothian Council. The post holder will operationally support the implementation of the Strategy and the associated Learning Estate Improvement Plan; liaising with Council Services and schools from a corporate Education perspective.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the ongoing delivery and evaluation of the East Lothian Learning Estate Improvement Plan, coordinating option appraisals and leading statutory consultation processes relating to Education Learning Assets.
* Review the Learning Estate aligned to Local Development Plans against catchment areas, pupil roll projections and asset data (condition and suitability).
* Rationalise the Learning Estate to ensure East Lothian has a fit‑for‑purpose portfolio with a long‑term vision on investment, expansion and replacement that is sustainable.
* Monitor the Early Years, Primary and Secondary school estate, including ASN provision, prepare forward plans and identify budgets for its future improvement and development.
Qualifications and Experience
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent SCQF qualification) in a relevant area such as Project Management, Finance, Education or Asset Management.
* Good working knowledge of a learning estate from an education perspective.
Driving Licence
A full current driving licence and/or access to a vehicle are desirable for this post.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please refer to the East Lothian Council non‑teaching information page. If you have difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post, please contact the MyJobScotland support team via the provided link. We do not accept CVs (either electronically or by mail). All vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the online application form, you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Management
Industry
Strategic Management Services
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