Job vacancies 3 October 2025
Every week we compile a list of publicly-advertised jobs available in East Lothian - to help jobseekers find local positions. We are not involved in the hiring process and are not responsible for the role or the recruiting company.
As the largest employer in the county, East Lothian Council has positions available at all levels and with part time, term time only and flexible roles find out more and browse jobs.
Administrative Assistant, Haddington
- Company: Lammermuir Larder
- Hours: Part-time (14 hours per week)
- Salary: £13.75 per hour
- Closing date: Friday 17 October 2025
We are seeking an organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our office, ensuring efficiency whilst maintaining a positive and productive working environment. Working closely with and supporting the Coordinator, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our charitable organisation on a day-to-day basis.
Person Specification
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise during daily tasks.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with colleagues and volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised using own initiative.
- Excellent time management
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic communications)
- Confident key board skills and a good working knowledge of standard business software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Numerate and comfortable working with statistical and financial data
To apply for this role please submit your CV together with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role and your motivation for joining our team.
Coordinator, Haddington
- Company: Lammermuir Larder
- Hours: Full-time(35 hours per week)
- Salary: £32,000 per year
- Closing date: Friday 17 October 2025
We are looking for an organised and compassionate Coordinator to manage the smooth operation of the Lammermuir Larder. This vital position involves overseeing the daily running of the Larder, working with a diverse team of volunteers, and ensuring that everyone who accesses the service is treated with dignity and respect. The Coordinator will be responsible for food stock management, volunteer support, and building strong relationships with clients, donors, stakeholders, and partner organisations. The role also requires responding promptly and helpfully to enquiries from clients, volunteers, and external partners, always maintaining a welcoming and well-organised environment.
Person Specification
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills – ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – comfortable engaging with people from all backgrounds.
- Keen attention to detail – able to keep records accurately and notice important details in daily operations. The Lammermuir Larder Group is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Scottish Charity number: SCO54258
- Ability to prioritise competing tasks – flexible in approach and able to adapt to changing demands
- Experience with standard office software – competent with Word, Excel, and email for daily administrative duties
- Positive and flexible team player – willing to support colleagues and contribute to a welcoming team environment
- Commitment to equality and inclusion – a belief in treating everyone with fairness, dignity, and respect
To apply for this role please submit your CV together with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role and your motivation for joining our team.
Digital Services Administrator Modern Apprenticeship, Haddington
- Company: East Lothian Housing Association
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: £13,741 per year
- Closing date: 10 October 2025
We are a growing organisation that builds and manages a wide range of properties to meet a variety of needs within East Lothian. From our office in Haddington, we currently manage around 1400 properties for rent and shared ownership throughout the area. Our subsidiary company provides a repair and maintenance service for our properties and other customers.
The primary purpose of the post is to provide digital support to our Digital Services Officer, and working within the Housing Team to ensure excellent service delivery to our customers. The successful candidate will learn about all aspects of our digital services, including Rent Collector, our innovative new App which allows tenants to pay rent online and our Key Tenant Scheme where, by meeting certain criteria, tenants can receive a rent discount. They are also required to complete, to a satisfactory level, the Modern Apprenticeship in Digital Applications at SCQF Level 6.
The Digital Services Modern Apprentice is responsible for providing digital and administrative support to the Digital Services Officer to help maintain and develop our digital systems and services, and support tenants to access these services.
They are also required to work towards achieving the Modern Apprentice in Digital Applications at SCQF Level 6.
Café Staff, Tranent
- Company: Hoods Honey
- Hours: Part-time (10 - 20 hours per week)
- Salary: £9.00 - £12.50 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated member of Cafe Staff to join our team predominately on weekdays, but some weekend availability would also be desirable. The ideal candidate will also be required to work out with the cafe making and labelling our products on the same premises. We are a small family run business, so we are looking for a positive and committed staff member to stay with us long term and help our business grow.
We are looking for a member of staff to do around 10-20 hours a week. Someone able to do more hours for holiday/ sick cover is desired but not essential. Hours may vary slightly week to week and we are flexible and happy to accommodate other commitments. Need to be available during the core hours of 8.30 - 3.30 on weekdays. Weekend availability is desired but not essential. We are a small tight knit team so candidates need to be reliable and punctual with a good attitude to work.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers warmly and take their orders accurately
- Prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with food safety standards
- Assist in food preparation including using a grill to heat up toasties and paninis as well as plating up cakes and traybakes, ensuring quality and presentation meet our cafe's standards
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cafe area, including tables, counters, and equipment
- Make a range of drinks including using the coffee machine (training will be provided)
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during busy periods
- Address customer inquiries and concerns promptly, ensuring satisfaction at all times
- Handle cash and till transactions swiftly and accurately
Requirements
- Full training will be provided, so prior cafe experience isn't necessary but applicants must willing and eager to learn
- Knowledge of food safety practices is desirable
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work well within a team environment and use your own initiative
- A proactive attitude towards helping customers and colleagues alike
- Ability to multitask effectively in a busy environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Pride and care in your work is essential
- Must be able to accurately deal with cash transactions
- Must be able to write orders down clearly and correctly
Labourer/Handy Person, Haddington
- Company: Hamilton & Kinneil Estates
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: From £14.50 per hour
- Closing date: 12 October 2025, 5pm
Based in Haddington, Hamilton and Kinneil Estates run a historic rural estate, including the Grade A listed Lennoxlove House, extensive grounds, and a large portfolio of rental properties and farms.
The majority of maintenance, landscaping and property renovations are dealt with by our inhouse team and we are looking to expand this function.
Due to the broad nature of the work involved, we would consider applications from individuals from a range of technical backgrounds to complement our existing team. At an entry level, we would consider those with a background in labouring and groundworks. However, we would equally consider candidates with an established background in relevant trades, including painting and decorating, carpentry, masonry and general maintenance.
The most important quality we’re looking for is candidates should possess a can-do attitude, show willingness to complete a varied workload and work with minimal supervision. We would also expect this person to operate well within a multi discipline team.
A full driving licence is essential for the position and working hours are 39 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-1pm).
Cook, Tranent
- Company: Argyle Bridge Childrens Nursery
- Hours: Part-time
- Salary: From £12.30 per hour
Our 45-place busy nursery is looking for a cook to make freshly prepared nutritional hot meals for the children who attend the setting following government guidance: Setting the Table. Duties would also include maintaining the environment between sittings clearing up at the end of the lunch service and preparing afternoon snack/snack trays and some kitchen duties.
The successful candidate must hold a food hygiene certificate or be willing to work towards gaining the certificate.
The working hours are 9.00am to 2.30pm with some flexibility around start and finishing times depending on the needs of the service.
Amenity Operative - Play Squad, Tranent
- Company: East Lothian Council
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: £13.48 - £14.33 per hour
- Closing date: 19 October 2025
Responsible for assisting with the maintenance and inspection of play areas and project work to facilitate completion of new installations across East Lothian.
Assisting with day to day completion of inspection programmes for Play Areas including completion of all paper and computer based records of such inspections.
Installation of equipment and parts to play equipment resulting from defects noted during play area inspections and also to programme to ensure wearing parts are replaced as and when required to prevent long-term damage to equipment.
Raking, re-distribution and topping up of loose fill safety surfaces according to recognised standards.
Installation of equipment, edging and surfacing as part of the ongoing annual refurbishment programme for play areas.
Collection and removal of litter, dog fouling, sharps and other dangerous materials from play areas and their immediate surrounds.
Assisting with stock control of parts and equipment used in the maintenance of play areas, and other general duties of an the Amenity Operative role.