The Jobholder requires a minimum qualification to HNC/SVQ3 level in business studies, office management or administration or an acceptable equivalent qualification. To be competent in the role the Jobholder must have good interpersonal skills and knowledge of the various systems and software including Microsoft packages. Experience of supervising and developing a team within a busy office environment providing business support Position Title: Operational Support - Business Officer Contract Status: Permanent Monday - Friday Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. 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.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. 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.