Essential
The minimum essential qualification is a degree-level qualification in business management/leisure management or significant demonstrable experience of working at supervisor/management level in an outdoor activity / leisure environment. First Aid at Work with experience of administering First Aid. Experience of coordinating and managing large events and managing staff.
Desirable
A thorough grasp of mechanical uplift systems and ropeway operations, alongside proficiency in IT applications such as Microsoft software.
CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 2nd September 2026
INTERVIEW DATE - Week Commencing 14th September 2026
Position Title: Assistant Manager Outdoor Activities
Directorate: Place
Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern:
WK1- W 08:30-16:30, Th 08:30-18:00, F 10:00-18:00, Sa 08:30-18:30
WK2 - M 08:30-16:45, Tu 08:30-16:45, W 08:30-16:30, F 10:00-18:00, Su 08:30-18:00
WK3 - Tu 08:30-16:45, W 08:30-16:30, Th 08:30-16:45, F 10:00-18:00
WK4 - M 08:30-16:45, W 08:30-16:45, F 10:00-18:00, Sa 08:30-18:00, Su 08:30-18:00
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 £44,989.60 per annum.
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.
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.
Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
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 [email protected] to discuss with 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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
