Midlothian Council is seeking to appoint a Project Administrator in our multi-disciplinary Development Team, which delivers the Council’s Capital Plan.
The successful candidate will support our Project Management Office (PMO) function, supporting the delivery of Midlothian Council’s Capital Programme through effective internal project administration and reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely information is available internally and reported externally to our partners on our capital projects. This PMO role is required to provide high quality administrative and reporting support to the Development Team’s day to day activities.
The post holder will support the drive to meet the infrastructure needs of communities in Midlothian, Scotland’s fastest growing local authority.
While this role is stated to be full-time, we are highly committed to workplace flexibility. We are happy to consider part-time hours, job-sharing, or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
KNOWLEDGE
The jobholder requires a minimum qualification to HNC/SVQ3 level in Business Studies, Office Management or Administration or an acceptable equivalent qualification or relevant experience to this post.
Knowledge of word processing/spreadsheets/keyboard, minute taking to multi-agency level, supervisory and administrative skills are essential.
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 23rd August
INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 24th August
Position Title: Administrator - Development Team
Directorate: Place
Location: Fairfield House/Hybrid
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri (7:12 hours per day)
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 £32,554.06 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. The fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you.
Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way 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.
