Total 129 job vacancies in Edinburgh EH3

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Primary Teacher - fixed term 26 June 2025
Liberton Primary School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours: 17.50 per week (Wednesday, Thursday and alternate Fridays)

For more information about the school please visit our website www.libertonprimary.wordpress.com

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Social Worker: Immigration and Asylum Support for Children and Families with No Recourse to Publics Funds
Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, 30 Harvesters Way, Edinburgh, EH14 3JF.

Salary: £37,626 – £44,257
Hours: 36 per week

We believe that every child and young person deserves the best possible start in life. Our aim is for Edinburgh’s children to be safe, healthy, nurtured, educated, active and respected. Our children's practice teams are at the forefront of providing services to help children, young people and their families deal with difficult situations at various stages in their lives: whether in need of child protection; looked after at or away from home; or at risk of becoming excluded from school or becoming looked after.

Located in the South West Children and Families Practice Team, the post holder will take a lead role in assessing families who present as destitute and have no recourse to public funds. They will develop effective support packages for children and their families and offer advice, support and guidance as necessary.

The post holder will also act as a resource to the Communities and Families Department offering advice and guidance to managers and staff regarding immigration legislation as it impacts on children and families with no recourse to public funds. The role may be subject to change as part of a current re-design of Children's Services.

If you have a question that you cannot find the answer to check our website, or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jude Currie by email; jude.currie@edinburgh.gov.uk or telephone 07729300599. Alternatively you can contact Janet Blair by email; janet.blair@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Interviews will take place in person at Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre.

Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification recognised by the SSSC.

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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

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Job Description

Place

Cleaning Operative
St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School

Salary: £24,346 - £24,646 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 20 per week, 38 week sessional

Monday-Friday 16:00 - 20:00 PM

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.

• Trusted employer
• Security offered by permanent positions
• Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours
• Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts
• Paid annual leave (where applicable)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress to supervisory level
• Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme
• Community connection – looking after your community’s essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours.

As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development.

MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES

• To empty litter and recycling bins.
• The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
• The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables.
• Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
• The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties.
• Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
• The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met.

*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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Requirements

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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kitchen team member | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle this could be the role for you. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, we’re on a mission to nourish us all from bowl to soul

the role |

as a kitchen team member at wagamama you'll play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving our fresh food to standard with care. working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way

if you...

• would love to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• have a genuine passion for fresh food, we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

sous chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a sous chef at wagamama, you’ll support the kitchen management team to oversee all aspects of our back of house operation the wagamama way. embodying our people promise + values through how you show up at work, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality of our food, managing inventory and various kitchen operations. you will develop and grow our junior chefs, ensuring they are engaged, motivated and meeting wagamama standard. you'll be passionate about people, fresh food + cooking and have experience in managing and motivating a team to meet high standards, this is great role for those also looking to progress their career to head chef in the future

perks + quirks |

• £13.80 per hour + £1000 bonus opportunity per year + £34 average tips per week*

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• dedicated 4-week training programme

• pension scheme + 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• experience managing or supervising a kitchen team and taking ownership in your role through positive behaviours + actions

• a strong communicator, that has real conversations with consideration + care, supporting your management team in making sure your kitchen is performing at a high standard of service

• experienced in supporting to ensure your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• aware of the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control

• experienced in managing the labour and rotas

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

• passionate about working with fresh food, you won't find microwaves or heat lamps here!

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 29/05/23 + 02/07/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

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Day Shift Electrician

Are you a skilled Electrician looking for your next exciting opportunity? Randstad Construction & Property is collaborating with a prestigious FM company to find a talented Day Shift Electrician to join their team, covering a fantastic site in Edinburgh This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with the opportunity for upskilling and professional growth.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Salary: up to £40,000, 33 days holliday, On call pay, plenty of OT available
Employment Type: Shifts (Days Only) Full-time, Permanent, Static

Key Benefits:

• Company van and fuel card provided
• Generous annual leave and bank holidays
• Lots of opportunities for overtime
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Access to training and development courses, including upskilling

• Execute installations, repairs, and planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) on commercial systems
• Diagnose defects, prepare parts lists, and estimate repair timescales
• Participate in the call-out rota for emergency response
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations and industry best practices
• Collaborate with the field service team and support internal operational processes
• Deliver outstanding customer service and foster strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant commercial certifications, including C&G, 18th edition
• Experience working in commercial settings
• Additional certifications like Catering, IPAF, PASMA, and OFTEC are advantageous but not required

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Team-oriented and adaptable
• Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret complex information
• Professional, calm, and effective communicator
• Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude

If this sounds like you, please reach out to Logan Sharp at Randstad C&P Newcastle.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Shifts, Monday 8-4pm, 1-6 on call

Salary: Up to £39000

Are you an experienced mechanical maintenance engineer within the facilities sector? Seeking a new challenge within 2024. My client is an established FM company looking for a qualified and experienced Mechanical maintenance engineer to join a team in Royal Edinburgh Hospital site based in Edinburgh. This is a great role for someone looking to join a company offering lots of progression and training. This is a mobile position working Day Shift working 8am to 4pm

Benefits will include:

• Annual leave and bank holidays
• Overtime hours available
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee benefit schemes
• Training and development courses

Main Duties will include:

• Provide mobile mechanical maintenance services to clients throughout Edinburgh
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on mechanical systems, including plumbing
• Work involves the use of analytical test devices, specialist tools, workshop fixed equipment, portable electrical equipment, emergency generators, medical gas equipment (patient use) suction units, geared drives.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform necessary repairs
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety regulations and procedures
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used
• Communicate effectively with clients and deliver exceptional customer service

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant mechanical qualifications (City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating or Mechanical Engineering)
• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, including plumbing
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry looking for a number of Legal Assistant to support throughout. This is a unique opportunity to support a large scale and, high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This role requires excellent attention to detail, due to the high volumes of documents which require rigorous legal analysis; strong interpersonal skills as you will be working closely with all members of the Inquiry; and flexibility and adaptability, working as part of a small project team, you will be expected to embrace and adapt to change as the project develops.

Contract to last until 31st March 2025. With a LTD day rate of £163.66 increasing to £165.34 from January.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with a team of solicitors and Counsel to engage in a project to consider and analyse voluminous and complex evidence for use by the legal and Counsel team in their investigations.
• Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals.
• Attending and participating in regular project planning meetings to discuss the project, as required.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and in line with legal requirements and the ability to prioritise, organise, manage, store and retrieve information effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and research skills and experience of using these in a legal context.

Desirable Skills

• Good knowledge of Scots Law, the role would suit those with an LLB or in their final year of a Law degree. Alternatively the role may suit those with paralegal experience.

Advert closing 21st November 2025.

If you are a Scottish qualified would like to apply for the Legal Assistant vacacny, please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Your new company
You'll be joining a well-renowned business within Scotland's thriving Public Sector.

As a User Researcher, you'll play a key role in ensuring a consistent Agile-based delivery approach. You'll be integral to the smooth running of Agile methodologies and will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

The company also offers flexible working arrangements. Initially, contractors are expected to come into the office one day per week, with the option to work more remotely after a period of time.

Your new role
As a User Researcher, you'll be working closely with both the end-users and technical stakeholders and interpret between them. This will involve an element of expectation management as well as proactive and reactive communication.
You will have experience working within an Agile and multidisciplinary team environment and have the ability to deliver iterative design components (including user journeys) to the development team.

You will be producing User Research and Analysis, using both qualitative and quantitative data to relay findings back to the organisation. You'll be curating this data through surveys, workshops, user feedback etc.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an End-User based role (UR/UI/UX)
• Experience producing user-reports and relaying these to business stakeholders
• Experience working in an Agile setup

What you'll get in return

£400 to £450 per day (outside IR35)


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Connect Appointments have a new opportunity for a number of experienced cleaners to join our growing bakery production client in Peffermill, Edinburgh.

What's on offer? Early or back shift hours - paid weekly pay at £11.44 per hour (increasing to £12.37 after training); and a permanent position after 12 weeks.

• Early shift - Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 14:00
• Back shift - Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00

Working as a Factory Cleaner your duties will include be centred around keeping the production and staff areas of the factory clean and tidy. As such you will:

• Deep clean processing equipment and production areas
• Complete scheduled daily cleaning tasks
• Use industrial chemicals safely during the cleaning processes
• Accurately completing necessary computer and paper-based documentation
• Ensure personal responsibility for health, safety, and the working environment
• Performing manual lifting as needed
• Cleaning canteen, toilets, and changing areas to maintain a spotless workplace

To be successful in this role as a Factory Cleaner, you will have previous cleaning experience within a production/manufacturing, warehouse or other environment. The ability to work on your own and in a team; following both written and verbal instructions.

Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

CALIV

Join us as an Administration Manager

• Through leading and managing the administration team, your responsibility will lie in providing an efficient administration service
• You’ll monitor and control the completion of administration tasks such as property notices, deed safes, authorised signatories lists and purchasing to ensure accurate completion
• This is an opportunity for you to develop your knowledge and skills in an environment where we take a real investment in your development
• This is a hybrid role and you'll be required to work from the Edinburgh office one or two days per week.

What you'll do

You’ll continually review administration procedures to make sure best practice is applied and to monitor productivity and quality. Through controlling administration activity in the business area, you’ll identify risk areas and implement adequate controls. On top of this, you’ll support business projects and requests for administration information and analysis.

Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Liaising with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure the delivery of customer excellence
• Planning and running business recovery testing, liaising with divisional experts and local representatives
• Leading business continuity activities for NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services, ensuring business continuity plans are developed, tested and completed in adherence to group guidelines
• Managing processes and identifying improvements to introduce efficiencies, reduce risks and enhance client services
• Leading the preparation, issue and collation of responses for papers for finance and administration within agreed timelines
• Managing and developing direct reports, setting stretch objectives, managing performance and implementing a client focused operating rhythm

The skills you'll need

We’ll need you to have a degree level of education or equivalent along with experience of general office practices, including knowledge of general business continuity principles. You’ll also have the ability to manage and prioritise workloads within a team environment to meet common goals.

You’ll also need:

• Experience in relationship management with internal and external stakeholders and clients at all levels
• The ability to support, coach and develop others through effective leadership and coaching
• Experience of reviewing and mapping end-to-end processes, identifying risks and implementing managerial controls
• Experience of business continuity and resilience activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of MS Office applications, including Excel

Store Manager at Caffè Nero

At Caffè Nero, it’s our people that make us different. That’s why we are looking for warm, positive people who love working with others to come and join us as Store Managers.

We have fantastic opportunities across our stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, and this could be just the right time for you to find out more!

As a Store Manager you will take ownership of your own store, providing great customer service and the best standards of coffee and food. You will pride yourself on keeping your customers happy through fantastic service, whilst growing and developing your own team.

What you can expect:

• Performance related bonus of between £3,500 - £5,500 per annum (dependant on role and store).
• Brilliant training and development to get you up to speed in your role and beyond.
• The opportunity to grow your career and develop personally.
• Unlimited free handmade drinks and up to 75% off food and packaged drinks when you’re on shift.
• 50% off all handmade drinks and 40% off everything else when you’re off shift.
• Recommend A Friend Scheme, giving you the chance to earn up to £750 if you refer new people to join the team.
• Cash Plan Healthcare scheme.
• Length of service recognition.
• Access to our benefits platform, with hundreds of discounts, rewards and offers.

To be successful:

Maybe you're looking to take the next step in your career journey? Perhaps you want a move into the growing world of coffee? You might already be a Store Manager, and love the Caffè Nero brand. Whatever you're doing, if you have experience of leading, developing and nurturing a team in a busy, customer facing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Why choose us?

When you join us, you’re joining a group of caring, supportive and friendly people – whether that’s your team, the regular customers of your café or your community. At the same time as giving fantastic service you’ll have loads of fun along the way, whether that’s at a pizza night, a Caffè Nero Club party or even at the Barista of the Year event. There’s something for everyone.

And it doesn't stop there. The opportunities for development are fantastic. Many of our Area and Regional Managers grew their careers in store, and it's the same for our Head Office teams too.

If you have a great attitude, bags of energy and love interacting with customers then we’d love to hear from you!

At Caffè Nero you can really be you, with us.

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