Senior Officer - Learning Estate - EAL12062
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £46,006.00 i £51,371.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | East Lothian Council |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | EAL12062 |
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Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £25.21 - £28.15
Temporary until 7th December 2026.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 08:30-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
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.
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Officer - Learning Estate to provide co-ordination 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. The post will support the Team Manager - Learning Estate to deliver all aspects of estate development, from early years and schools to outdoor learning and arrangements for delivery of regional employability and training opportunities for young people and adults.
This is an exciting and demanding temporary role within the Strategy & Operations Team and candidates should be able to evidence a good working knowledge of a learning estate from an education perspective to contribute effectively in representing the Education Leadership Team vision for schools of the future.
The post is open to secondment and candidates should discuss and have agreement for release in principle from their existing line manager.
Interview for this position will take place on Friday 9th January 2026.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post 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.
Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details
Lead on the ongoing delivery and evaluation of the East Lothian Learning Estate Improvement Plan, co-ordinating option appraisals and leading on statutory consultation processes relating to Education Learning Assets.
To review the Learning Estate aligned to Local Development Plans against catchment areas, pupil roll projections and asset data (condition and suitability).
To 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.
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.
The East Lothian Way
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
Educated to degree level (Or Equivalent SCQF qualification), in a relevant area, such as Project Management, Finance, Education or Asset Management.
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 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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