Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$27k/yr
Cleaning Operative Lauriston castle Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 10 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is 11am-13:00pm-Mon-Fri As a cleaner with the City of Edinbur…
Skills: Cleaning, Waste management, Sanitation, Building security, Keyholding
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$27k/yr
Clerical Assistant James Gillespie’s High School Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 33.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4pm & Friday 8:30am …
Skills: Administrative support, Secretarial skills, Clerical assistance, Time management, Organizational skills
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$34k–$41k/yr
Housing Officer (Private Rented Sector (PRS) Team, Homeless Prevention and Housing Options Team) Multiple Locations across City Salary: £34,452 - £40,501 Hours: 36 per week The City of Edinburgh Council’s Homelessness Pr…
Skills: Homelessness prevention, Housing options advice, Statutory service delivery, Case management, Stakeholder collaboration
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Engagement Volunteer – Libraries (Edinburgh and the Lothians) Be the voice of Marie Curie in your local library network Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’…
Skills: Community engagement, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Relationship building, Stock management
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$27k/yr
Cleaning Operative - fixed term until 30/10/2026 Leith Primary School Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 15 per week, 40 weeks sessional Working pattern for position is Monday – Frida…
Skills: Cleaning, Facilities management, Keyholding, Security alarm operation, Waste management
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$30k–$34k/yr
Cleaning Supervisor Currie Community High School Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is Monday - Thursday: 6AM - 9AM & 3:30PM - 8:00PM, Fridays: 6AM - 8AM & 3:30PM - 7:30PM…
Skills: Cleaning supervision, Team management, Facilities management, Resource planning, Project management
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$27k/yr
Clerical Assistant St Augustine's RC High School Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks St Augustine’s RC High School is situated in the west of the City of Edinburgh and has a school roll of 1035. The ca…
Skills: ICT proficiency, Database management, Spreadsheet management, Word processing, Communication skills
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$27k/yr
Cleaning Operative Portobello High School Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 15 per week, 40 weeks sessional Monday - Friday: 4pm to 7pm As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Counci…
Skills: Cleaning, Facility maintenance, Waste management, Sanitation, Security alarm operation
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$27k/yr
Cleaning Operative Drumbrae Library Hub Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 15 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is Monday to Friday 16:00-19:00 As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh…
Skills: Cleaning, Facilities management, Keyholding, Security alarm operation, Waste management
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$27k/yr
Cleaning Operative Gyle Depot Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 15 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is Monday to Friday 6:00-9:00 AM As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council,…
Skills: Cleaning, Waste management, Sanitation, Keyholding, Security alarm operation
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$27k/yr
Cleaning Operative Licensing Hub Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 15 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is Monday to Friday 6:00-9:00AM As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Counci…
Skills: Cleaning, Waste management, Surface maintenance, Sanitary area cleaning, Equipment maintenance
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$27k/yr
School Support Assistant - Fixed term until 29/06/2027 Broughton High School Salary: £26,806-£27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional) Hours: 20 hours per week, 39 weeks sessional Working Pattern – Wednesday & Thurs…
Skills: Administrative support, Stock control, Resource preparation, Communication skills, Planning skills
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$30k/yr
Facilities Technician James Gillespie's High School (Darroch Annexe) Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is weekly rota : Week 1 - 6am to 2pm, Week…
Skills: Janitorial services, Building maintenance, DIY operations, Reactive cleaning, Security functions
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$30k–$34k/yr
Assistant Complaint Officer Waverley Court Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 Hours: 36 per week To provide high level administrative support to the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership complaint function working with col…
Skills: Administrative support, Complaint handling, Performance reporting, System review, Process improvement
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$30k/yr
Facilities Technician - Fixed Term until 28/02/2027 James Gillespie's High School Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is 3 week rota : Week 1 - 6am…
Skills: Janitorial services, Building maintenance, DIY operations, General repairs, Reactive cleaning
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Admin Support Volunteer – Marie Curie Hospice (Edinburgh or Glasgow) Would you like to use your administration and organisational skills to support a charity that provides expert care when it matters most? Marie Curie is…
Skills: Administration, Organizational skills, Data management, Microsoft Office, Attention to detail
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$48k/yr
Locality Hub Team Leader - fixed term until 30/04/2027 Waverley Court Salary: £40,501 - £47,639 Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulne…
Skills: Team leadership, Customer service, Staff management, Communication, Problem solving
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$30k/yr
Business Support Administrator Drumbrae Library Hub Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 Hours: 36 per week We're looking for two proactive and organised Business Support Administrators to join our team and play a key part in helpi…
Skills: Administration, Communication, Customer service, Organization, Proactive
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$30k/yr
Business Support Statutory Meeting Administrator Drumbrae Library Hub Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 Hours: 36 per week We're looking for a proactive and organised Business Support Statutory Meeting Administrator to join our …
Skills: Administration, Communication, Customer service, Meeting coordination, Organization
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$27k/yr
Cleaning Operative - fixed term until 21/08/2027 South West Locality Office Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 5 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is Monday and Thursday…
Skills: Cleaning, Waste management, Sanitation, Keyholding, Security alarm operation
Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom • On-site
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The cleaning operative is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of surfaces, sanitary areas, and fixtures within assigned buildings. Additionally, the role involves keyholding duties, including opening and closing premises and operating security alarm systems.
Candidates must be able to perform physical cleaning tasks and adhere to safety and security protocols. The role requires a successful PVG scheme check as it involves working in environments with children and protected adults.
Cleaning Operative
Lauriston castle
Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 10 per week, 52 weeks
Working pattern for position is 11am-13:00pm-Mon-Fri
As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments.
As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development.
MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES
*Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing.
Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
About Us:
Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland’s capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We’re the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you’ll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career.
Our Culture:
Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we’re committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent.
As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Colleague Support and Wellbeing
As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics.
We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here.
We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service.
Reasonable Adjustments:
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we’ll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We’re also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview, should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.
A thriving city in which all residents can share in its success
Based in Scotland's capital city, we provide a range of public services to over 498,800 citizens.
Offices: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8BG, GB · High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ, GB
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