Job vacancies 21 November 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.
Junior Administrator, Dunbar
- company: The Ridge
- hours: part-time (21 hours)
- salary: £13.45 per hour
Do you have administrative skills and a passion for helping others? Are you a strong communicator who enjoys working with a variety of people?
We’re looking for a Junior Administrator to join our friendly Finance and Administration team at The Ridge. This is a part-time role offering the opportunity to make a real difference within the charity sector.
You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that plays a vital role in keeping our organisation running smoothly – helping us achieve our goals and empower our clients to reach their full potential.
We’d love to hear from you if you are
- Friendly, enthusiastic and proactive
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- A confident communicator, both in writing and in person
- Committed to delivering a high level of service to colleagues, clients, members, and board members
Previous administrative experience is desirable but not essential, above all, we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.
Professional Housekeeper/Domestic Cleaner, Haddington
- company: Bright & Beautiful East Lothian
- hours: part-time (school hours)
- salary: £12.96 per hour
Work school hours, feel valued, and be part of a caring local team that makes homes — and lives — brighter. At Bright & Beautiful East Lothian and Edinburgh South, we help busy families enjoy calm, beautifully kept homes while offering flexible, family-friendly work for people who care about quality and pride in what they do.
- Work in small, friendly teams to bring hotel-standard sparkle to clients’ homes
- Clean, tidy, polish, vacuum, and make beds — we provide all products and equipment
- Handle light laundry and ironing when needed
- Travel between homes (company vehicle provided)
- Represent Bright & Beautiful with professionalism, courtesy, and care
Customer Team Member, Dunbar
- company: Co-op
- hours: part-time (20 hours per week)
- salary: £12.60 per hour
As a Customer Team Member, you’ll be part of a friendly team that’s dedicated to helping our customers. We’ll look to you to provide them with great service on the tills and the shop floor, while also performing a wide range of other tasks around the store like re-stocking shelves and cleaning up spillages.
Trainee Bus Driver, Musselburgh/Dunbar/North Berwick
- company: Lothian Buses
- hours: full-time
- salary: £16.17 per hour
As a Trainee Bus Driver, you’ll ensure our passengers enjoy safe, reliable, and friendly journeys every day. Whether its helping commuters get to work, or families explore the city, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Edinburgh and the Lothians moving.
Paid Training
Paid training for the first 5 weeks whilst you train to gain your PCV Bus Licence (Cat D)
Competitive Salary
Once qualified, earn £16.17 per hour (rising to £17 p/h*) plus overtime opportunities with enhanced rates
Employee Benefits
Enjoy a full range of benefits including free travel, free health plan, full uniform provided and access to a range of discounts for hundreds of retailers
Be Part of a Team
Join a company that values inclusivity, teamwork, and excellent customer service
Training and Development
Annual paid training to help maintain your driver qualification
What we’re looking for
Friendly and Approachable - you’ll be the face of East Coast Buses, delivering outstanding customer service.
Safe and Responsible - safety is our priority, so we need drivers who take pride in their work.
Full UK Manual Driving Licence - held for at least 12 months (no more than 6 penalty points).
Positive Attitude - a can-do mindset and willingness to learn.
Seamstress/Seamster, Musselburgh
- company: Image Scotland Limited
- hours: full-time
- salary: £24,420 per year
The Image Scotland Group is a diverse set of businesses based in Musselburgh, East Lothian. We are expanding, and currently we are recruiting for an experienced Seamstress/Seamster within our outdoor equipment repair business.
We repair all forms of fabric based outdoor clothing and equipment, every job is slightly different, we can promise a lot of variety! We expect you to be flexible in working with different types of clothing and products, you should also be creative with your solutions to carrying out repairs.
While no specific production handling experience is necessary, sewing and fabric handling skills are essential and proficiency with an industrial sewing machine is also essential.
It is based in our office and production centre in Musselburgh. This is easily reached by car, by bus (Lothian service numbers 26, 30, 46 and 48; East Coast Buses service numbers 106, 113 & 124) or train (Musselburgh and Newcraighall railway stations are nearby). Our normal working week is 37.5 hours around the core hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Nursery Practitioner/Support Worker, Dunbar
- company: Cherrytrees Nursery
- hours: full-time & part-time
- salary: £25,000 - £27,500 per year pro rata
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. This role involves creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the development of young children through engaging activities and effective communication with both children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and education for children in the nursery setting
- Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development
- Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their social, emotional, and cognitive growth
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding children's progress and well-being
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised environment that meets health and safety standards
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the nursery
- Manage daily routines, including mealtimes, playtime, and rest periods
- Observe and assess children's development, keeping accurate records to monitor progress
- Lead by example, demonstrating strong leadership skills within the team
Skills
- Proven experience in childcare or early childhood education is essential
- Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire both children and colleagues
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail
- A genuine drive to support children's learning and development through engaging activities
- Knowledge of nursery practices and early years frameworks is highly desirable
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing attitude towards children are crucial for success in this role
- We are prepared to consider those working towards an HNC/SVQ in childhood practice or Early learning and childcare qualifications
Fitness Instructor, Whitekirk, North Berwick
- company: Whitekirk Hill
- hours: part-time
- salary: £12.21 per hour
If you are reliable with a strong work ethic, passion for Health and Fitness and you have a minimum of Level 2 Fitness Instructor (or working towards qualification), this is the perfect role for you.
You will need to be passionate about customer service and able to ensure that the needs of our members are always met. You will need to be proactive, friendly and outgoing with the ability to work well as part of our already close team.
Ability to demonstrate previous experience in a customer facing role would be desirable.
Main duties include
- Opening or closing the Leisure Club
- Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are being followed (training provided)
- Completing all daily tasks including cleaning and administration
- Answering questions from Leisure Members
- Punctual, reliable, great work ethic
- General housekeeping duties
- Working as part of a team
- Pool testing (training provided)
- Fitness Classes
- Opportunity to earn more through personal training
Available to work afternoon and early evening shifts. Occasional weekends when required.
Leisure Assistant, Haddington
- company: Enjoy Leisure
- hours: full-time
- salary: £12.55 - £13.74 per hour
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our Team at Aubigny Sports Centre.
Purpose of the Job
- To support the Service Manager in maintaining a high standard of organisation and operation to supervise the use of the facilities to maintain high levels of safety, cleanliness and customer satisfaction
- To maintain effective control and supervision of all customers within public areas of the building and its surrounds
- To carry out lifeguard duties, undertake rescues and administer remedial treatment as may be required, and to maintain the appropriate standard of qualification
- To supervise the use of the Centre, to maintain the standard of facilities and equipment as required by the Service Manager to meet requirements of Health and Safety
- To carry out cleaning duties in order to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times
- To undertake instruction and coaching in activities
- To set out and clear away equipment and furniture.
- To assist with the organisation of events and promotion of the Centre
- To actively promote the friendly, welcoming, caring image of the Centre in assisting members of the public
- On an occasional basis to relieve reception and cafeteria staff
- To undertake occasional Assistant Service Manager duties to ensure the continued operation of the Centre
- Such other reasonable duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required by the Chief Executive or his representative from time to time
Requirements for this Role - Relevant Qualifications
Essential: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
Desirable: ASA or SSTQ Swim Teacher Level 1 or 2, Coaching qualification exercise to music and/or relevant sport, Level 1 qualification in General Gymnastics, HNC/HND/SVQ Level 3 in a sport, exercise or facility operations discipline, Pool Plant Certificate, First Aid at Work.
Skills/Experience Required
- Excellent customer focus and care skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Health and Safety awareness
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience in customer facing role
- Experience in cash handling environment