Job Description
Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £24.24 - £27.07
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Temporary until 31st March 2027.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Days of work are negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start 1st December 2025.
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Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.
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Previous experience of leading finance through a Systems Implementation is desirable for this role. Ideally a project management qualification.
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This is very much a 'hands on' role where you will really get involved in the end-to-end implementation within Finance.
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You will possess excellent interpersonal skills being experienced in communicating with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial.
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If you are becoming available for your next role or available now, and interested, please get in touch. Including applicants wishing to work part-time (up to 35hrs per week) and those interested in hybrid or flexible working.
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Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
Job Details
To plan, manage and complete projects to deadline and budget; co-ordinating the efforts of project teams and / or third party consultants to bring projects to completion according to agreed project plans.
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Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
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The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Degree level qualification or equivalent and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
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Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
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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. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.