Job Vacancy
KNOWLEDGE:
Educated to HNC level or equivalent in either marketing, environmental management or similar, with experience of members of the public. The jobholder should have excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in presentations and report writing. They must have the ability to prioritise and manage their own workload and have the ability to motivate others.
The jobholder must be able to demonstrate an active lifestyle and actively travel if possible to and from work. It is desirable that the jobholder holds some walking and cycling qualifications and has experience leading walks/cycle rides and planning routes.
An understanding of active travel programmes in Scotland and a commitment to active travel along with experience of partnership working within a local authority is desirable.
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 18th August
INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 26th August
Job Advert
Position Title: Active Travel Marketing Officer (Schools)
Position Number: RDD0411
Directorate: Place
Location: Hybrid
Contract Status: Fixed Term until 28th June 2025
Hours of Work: 36 hour per week
Working Pattern: Flexible and may include some occasional evening/weekend work as applicable
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 £28,984.95 per annum.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and protected adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a 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 you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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