Job vacancies - East Lothian Works

• company: Paris Steele
• hours: Part-time (27 hours)
• salary: £19,200 - £24,500 per year

We have a Receptionist position in our North Berwick office.  A flexible attitude is also required as you may need to help out in other departments from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls
• Maintaining diaries
• Arranging appointments
• Taking messages
• Filing
• Processing of outgoing and incoming mail
• Handling correspondence
• Liaising with relevant organisations
• Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, etc
• Using content management systems to maintain and update websites and internal databases
• Liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts
• Organising and storing paperwork, documents, and computer-based information
• Coordinating both in-house and external events, in conjunction with the Business Operations Manager
• Sending out details of new properties on the market to people on your database who are looking for that type of property
• Making appointments for showing buyers around a property, pointing out its best features and answering any questions

No formal qualifications are required for this role. We are happy to consider candidates with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Full training will be provided, and successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop a range of valuable administrative, communication, and customer service skills through in-house training and support.

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• company: East Lothian Council
• hours: Full-time (Foxed term - 18 months)
• salary: £7.55 (under 18 years old), £10.00 (18-20 years old), £12.21 (21 years and over) per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Modern Apprenticeship within Council Support.

As part of East Lothian Council's 'Support for Employability' commitment to promote youth opportunities in the County, this post is open to those who are aged 16 – 19 and reside in East Lothian. (For those who are disabled or care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29). You will be asked to confirm you meet this criteria when you complete the application form.

This opportunity is fixed term for 18 months and will be based across various Council Support Teams based in John Muir House, Haddington or Penston House, Macmerry.

There will be ongoing support from an external training provider to achieve the SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. The duration of the apprenticeship will be for a fixed term 18-month period.

You must provide evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills (minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or National 4's including English and Mathematics).

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• company: CarrGomm
• hours: Full-time and Part-time
• salary: £25,224 - £26,737 per year (pro rata)

We are recruiting for Support Practitioners to join our brand-new team in East Lothian.

If you’re good at seeing people as unique individuals with their own skills, opinions, and dreams then we currently have full-time and part-time (from 22.5 hrs) opportunities for you to join our new, exciting team in East Lothian.  This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for social care to aid in building our new supported living style service.

As a Support Practitioner you will support people with all aspects of daily living at home and in their communities.  You will assist people with planning for their future and to prevent the effects of social isolation and loneliness in their lives.  We adopt a person-centred approach to working with individuals who require support for a variety of reasons including Mental Health, Autism, Physical and Learning Disabilities.

Whilst experience is always welcome, full training (including SVQ qualifications) is provided alongside regular support and supervision from your Service Manager.  The right values and motivation are essential; honesty, respect, empathy and compassion are key skills that are required in people who join our teams.

We are looking for candidates who are flexible to work a variety of shift patterns which can include days, evenings/weekends and sleepovers.

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• company: The Cheese Lady
• hours: Part-time
• salary: £13.45 per hour

Do you have a deep appreciation for fine food, artisan produce, and great customer service?

We are The Cheese Lady, an award-winning specialist in farmhouse and artisan cheese, with two shops in East Lothian (Haddington and North Berwick) and a thriving online store.  Our mission is simple: to bring truly exceptional cheese and fine foods to people who appreciate quality.

We are looking for a dependable, proactive individual to join our small team in a versatile role that blends cheesemongering, shop work, administration, and online store support.  No two days are quite the same, and for someone curious and hands-on, it is never dull.

This role begins at two days per week, with the possibility of becoming full-time as the business continues to grow.

You will be involved in many aspects of the business, helping both in the shop and behind the scenes.  It is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and likes the satisfaction of keeping things running smoothly.

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• company: Copper Grey Developments
• hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)
• salary: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour

Copper Grey Developments is a well-established property development and construction company with a strong focus on quality, professionalism, and long-term growth.

We are looking for a reliable and well-organised Part-Time Office Administrator to join our team in the day-to-day running of our office. This is a varied role working closely with the Managing Director and wider team. Full training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• general office administration and inbox management
• answering and directing calls
• diary management and meeting coordination
• communication with site staff
• managing staff time records via an online system
• filing, scanning, and maintaining records
• ordering office and site supplies
• confidential administrative support to management

Skills and experience

• previous office or administrative experience
• good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• willingness to learn Google Workspace and online systems
• strong communication and organisational skills
• trustworthy, professional, and able to work independently

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• company: Merryhatton Garden Centre
• hours: Full-time (temporary)
• salary: from £12.50 per hour

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Garden Centre Assistant with a strong background in horticulture and retail merchandising to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with plant care, customer service, and product presentation. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the visual appeal of the garden centre, supporting plant health, and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

The position is Full-time Seasonal from March to end of July but could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.

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