Midlothian Council

Delighted to report, we are the third local authority in Scotland to sign the Buy Social Pledge, an initiative that empowers organisations to use their purchasing power for social and environmental good across Scotland’s communities. Committed to fostering social value and community wellbeing through our procurement practices, the council, where possible, includes social enterprises in invitations to tender. Recently the social enterprise Energy Training Academy (CIC) was awarded the Midlothian Council contract to deliver the Green Skills Programme and the Managed Learning Programme. The Green Skills Programme trains tradespeople to install heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage. The Managed Learning Programme trains local unemployed people to become qualified gas and heat pump engineers. BuildU Scotland is also a Midlothian based social enterprise that supports the unemployed and school leavers to enter the construction industry and are one of the many social enterprises across Scotland that has registered with the Buy Social initiative to deliver their services. Midlothian joins Edinburgh and Glasgow City Councils in signing the pledge. In the picture from left to right are: Andrew Lamond, Director, The Energy Training Academy; Nicola Melvin, Director, Buildu Scotland; Jamie Lawson, Strategic Partnership & Engagement Lead, Social Enterprise Scotland. Find out more: https://ow.ly/8fuh50Vcres  #BuySocial, #SocialEnterpriseScotland

We will launch a statutory consultation in spring to agree the catchment areas for a new community and all-through education campus to be established at Shawfair. The remediation of the town centre site by Shawfair LLP is getting underway and construction on the campus is targeted to start once this is complete in 2026. The all-through campus will accommodate children and young people aged three to eighteen and sit in the new #Shawfair town centre, pictured in the artist's impression. More: https://ow.ly/kQIB50V69qJ #allthroughcampus #Midlothian #towncentre #danderhall #dalkeith #newschool #

We’re hiring a housing programme manager It’s a permanent, full-time post and the salary is £66,401- £72,667 per year. This is a critical role for the council. We have an ambitious Affordable Housing Supply Programme and are currently developing Scotland’s largest programme of homes to a Passivhaus standard in Scotland. You will lead on the development of strategy and policy relating to housing and work closely with the Head of Development, contributing to the long-term planning of the service’s resource requirements. Find out more and apply at: https://shorturl.at/kHDu8 #jobs #careers #housing #Midlothian #Edinburgh #Passivhaus #councilhomes #strategicplanning #hiring #manager

We are looking to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner who will be a key member of the HR team, providing HR support to the Children, Young People and Partnerships Directorate. Apply by Monday 17 February at: https://shorturl.at/Ncedh #HR #Manager #Career #newjob #Edinburgh #Midlothian #Scotland

We launched updated guidance to help keep our young people safe at a special event on Friday. The Positive Approaches to Risk document will help professionals identify vulnerable young people and support them to reduce harm associated with behaviours including smoking alcohol, suicide and substance misuse. Chief Officer Children’s Services, Partnerships and Communities, Rebecca Hooton opened the event at Easthouses Primary School. Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Councillor Ellen Scott thanked Dave Evans Chief Executive of the charity, Midlothian Young People’s Advice Service (MYPAS) and the council’s Promise Lead, Claire Brookes for producing the new interactive document. Speaking at the event, Newbattle High School S6 pupil Mia Brown said professionals working with young people will benefit from having an up to date, easy to use document. From left to right are: Rebecca Hooton, Cllr Ellen Scott, Mia Brown, Claire Brookes and Dave Evans.

Delighted the new Midlothian Energy Centre – a joint venture between the council and Vattenfall Ltd – is now officially open. The energy centre will take heat from the energy-from-waste facility (operated by FCC) next door in Millerhill and distribute it to the new town of Shawfair, other nearby housing developments, and beyond. Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry and Chief Executive Grace Vickers helped cut the ribbon marking a key milestone in this low carbon heating project. In this first phase, the heat network is expected to save over 2,500 tonnes of CO2 per year, the equivalent of taking 1,200 cars off the road. Left to right are: Stuart Allison (Vattenfall); Council Leader Kelly Parry (Midlothian Council); Eoghan Maguire (Vattenfall); Chief Executive Grace Vickers (Midlothian Council); Gordon Pollock (Midlothian Council) More: https://ow.ly/1Glx50Ulrri #Vattenfall #energycentre #FCC #Millerhill #Shawfair

Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal funding is supporting a new junction at Bush Loan and a sustainable transport corridor along the A701 prioritising public transport, walking and cycling in Midlothian and wider area. A video of the project features in the latest City Region Deal annual report. #ESESCRD ➡️ Watch the video: https://ow.ly/jE0B50TPKuR

Great to see the #ESESCRD Annual Report now live! Read more about the benefits the City Region Deal is bringing to the area. Video highlights include more about how Edinburgh & South East City Region funding is supporting a new junction at Bush Loan and a sustainable transport corridor along the A701 prioritising public transport, walking and cycling in Midlothian and wider area. The new junction and Active Travel improvements are the first two phases of an eight-phase plan to ease congestion along the A701 by building an A701 Relief Road and an A702 Relief Road. Removing a significant number of cars, many of which are travelling from Penicuik and the Scottish Borders along the existing A701, is also key to helping further growth at Midlothian Science Zone, including the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Estate.

MODERN APPRENTICESHIP ON OFFER We’re hiring a Modern Apprentice in our Regulatory Services. Enjoy a generous salary and the chance to develop skills and knowledge to become an Authorised Enforcement Officer. You will contribute to a variety of work areas including environmental crime, air quality, contaminated land, licensing, public health, dog control, pest control, food safety, health and safety, Closing date to apply is Sunday 1 September. Apply now: https://shorturl.at/fF98q

Midlothian Council is looking to recruit a confident and experienced Workshop Operational and Technical Manager to lead our workshop team keeping the council’s extensive fleet on the road to deliver essential services to our communities. A great, green place to grow, Midlothian has the fastest growing population in Scotland. Enjoy excellent employee benefits including a starting salary of more than £50,000, generous annual leave and pension benefits and continuing support to develop your career. Apply by 21 August at: https://shorturl.at/OrzU6 #mechanicalengineering #technicalmanager #midlothian #centralscotland #manager #career #fleet #careerprogression #fleetmaintenance #leader