East Lothian Council

We're recruiting two Head Teachers to lead our newest primary schools at Craighall and Blindwells due to open in August 2025. These are exciting opportunities to develop and lead learning in modern spaces currently under construction. https://orlo.uk/48kia

We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational leader to join the team at East Lothian Council as their new Chief Executive. Someone to provide visible and inspirational leadership across the full spectrum of the Council’s work to deliver the very best outcomes for East Lothian. To learn more about this exciting opportunity please visit https://lnkd.in/g6SKHxiU or call our executive recruitment team on 020 7976 3311. #publicsectorjobs #chiefexecutiverole #newopportunity #councilleaders 

New tenants are settling into council-developed business units at Haddington Retail Park – bringing a diverse range of new industry to the area.   The nine new units at the park, just off the Oaktree junction, were funded by East Lothian Council and built to a high specification with their carbon footprint and energy efficiency in mind, through renewable sources and insulation materials. The heating in each unit is provided by air source heat pumps and tenants benefit from photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging points. Remaining units are being marketed and managed by the council’s Estates Team and interested parties should email [email protected] Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian Council Spokesperson for Economic Development, met some of the new tenants on site. He said: “I am really pleased that the council has been able to provide such high-quality space for businesses to start up and grow, in the heart of East Lothian. The range of business that have moved in so far is quite remarkable and it was fantastic to be able to meet and talk with some of them on site. It’s clear that they will be an asset to East Lothian, using local suppliers and providing job and training opportunities.” The units have planning consent for Class Four Use (office, light industrial and research and development). Each unit has a main workshop area with a separate kitchen/office area and accessible WC and they come with both allocated parking and shared visitor parking. https://lnkd.in/ehaZ7Mrv

A ‘topping out’ ceremony has taken place to mark the completion of the roof and structure of the Edinburgh Innovation Hub, which will be a nationally significant centre for innovation driven business growth and to create new high value employment. The Edinburgh Innovation Hub is a joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU). Representatives of the council, university, Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, and main contractor Heron Brothers Ltd, attended the ceremonial event on Friday (13 December). The 7,200 sqm Hub, which received planning permission last September, is expected to be completed next year. It will comprise flexible laboratory, office and fully equipped meeting and conference spaces for rent by small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The Hub will support and grow businesses driven by innovation, knowledge exchange and technology, bringing together research, industry and academia under one roof, creating opportunities for synergies and knowledge-sharing. Tenants will be able to rent flexible accommodation packages for move-in ready space, that is bespoke to their size and needs. Full-scale marketing to potential tenants will take place in the new year, in anticipation of the completion of construction in summer 2025 and there have already been a good number of expressions of interest. The venture is supported by £28.6 million from the UK Government, £1.4 million from the Scottish Government and £10 million from East Lothian Council as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (ESES City Region Deal). https://lnkd.in/eVHuvkPJ The photo shows (left to right) East Lothian Council Leader, Norman Hampshire; Pamela Woodburn, Chair of the Court of Queen Margaret University; Monica Patterson, Chief Executive of East Lothian Council and Professor Richard Butt, Deputy Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Queen Margaret University. Queen Margaret University Heron Bros #ESESCRD

We have an exciting job opportunity in our HR Operations team. We're recruiting an HR Adviser to lead on developing an equalities and diversity action plan, to maintain compliance with employment legislation. The role is 21 hours per week. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/wpgJ8

Exceptional and inspirational leaders who can deliver the very best outcomes for local communities are being invited to apply for the post of Chief Executive at East Lothian Council. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/VOiBj

Contract opportunities are now available with East Lothian Council for fencing specialists/landscapers and painter/decorators. The council has announced its Decoration Works Framework and Fencing Framework. We are encouraging all painters and decorators and fencing specialists and landscapers to check out the tenders on Public Contracts Scotland and apply if it is suited to your business. You could potentially secure 2 years' worth of work Not sure if this tender is right for you? Get in touch with East Lothian’s Community Wealth Building officer at [email protected]. Angela will be happy to chat through your options with you. We also have a wealth of support material for suppliers that are new to tendering for public contracts. Both tenders close at 12 noon on 9 January so act now! Fencing framework: https://lnkd.in/e9NKXYdQ Decoration works framework: https://lnkd.in/ebT9zs7k

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Jenny Gilruth officially opened Wallyford Learning Campus today. Ms Gilruth joined East Lothian Council elected members, council officials, staff and learners from Rosehill High School, members of the project team and community representatives at an event to celebrate the multimillion-pound facility. The strategic vision for Wallyford Learning Campus was a place for the community to meet and learn together. It brings together the newly-established Rosehill High School, a library, community centre and sports pitches. Partnerships with Edinburgh College and SRUC in the form of Construction Skills and Rural Skills academies offer further education, employability and training opportunities for both adults and young people. The development received funding from Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) phase 1. Find out more about Wallyford Learning Campus and today's celebration event: https://orlo.uk/JRrxN

We have an exciting job opportunity in our HR Operations team. We're recruiting an HR Adviser to lead on developing an equalities and diversity action plan, to maintain compliance with employment legislation. The role is 21 hours per week. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/qkVkl

Have you used East Lothian Council's Planning Service in the last year? On behalf of planning authorities, the National Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey is an annual survey undertaken by the National Planning Improvement Team in the Improvement Service. This survey is intended to be filled out by all users of the Planning Authorities in Scotland to collect your views on the service you have received. We will use this to identify areas for improvement. The survey should only take a few moments of your time and all your responses help the Planning Authorities improve their offer to you. Please note that this survey seeks feedback on your experiences only in relation to the Planning Authority and not other services such as Building Standards. This survey is designed to be anonymous and does not ask you to provide any personal information. Please give your feedback by Sunday 8 December. https://lnkd.in/e_8kscwa