Midlothian Council

You're never far from anything. Edinburgh city centre and the airport are a short hop by road, and the Borders Railway runs half-hourly into Edinburgh Waverley, with stations at Shawfair, Eskbank, Newtongrange and Gorebridge — some as little as twenty minutes from the city. Frequent buses tie the towns and villages together. You can work locally and skip the long commute, still reaching Edinburgh whenever you want it. Midlothian's towns and villages have their own strong sense of identity and local pride.

Midlothian is a popular choice for families and professionals alike. New communities like Shawfair are growing fast, with new homes, schools and local centres built in from the start. Established towns like Dalkeith, Penicuik and Bonnyrigg offer high streets, amenities and a strong sense of community on your doorstep. Traditional villages nestled in the rolling hills offer beautiful landscapes and a lifestyle closer to nature. Whichever suits you, you'll find it in Midlothian.

There's a lot on your doorstep. The Pentland Hills Regional Park runs along the western edge, with miles of walking, running and cycling straight out of town. Hillend — the Midlothian Snowsports Centre — is the UK's longest dry ski slope, open all year for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and the alpine coaster. Dalkeith Country Park packs 1,000 acres of woodland, waymarked trails, the Fort Douglas adventure playground and Go Ape's treetop courses into a spot minutes from the city bypass. And history is everywhere you look, from the intricately carved Rosslyn Chapel to the National Mining Museum at Newtongrange.

Midlothian truly is "a great, green place to grow". You can build the life you want here: start a career, change direction, or raise a family, with the space and the support to do it your way. With proud communities, excellent schools, modern housing developments and easy access to Edinburgh and beyond, more people are choosing to make Midlothian their home. Make it yours too. 

• Pay: Midlothian is an accredited Living Wage employer. You earn above the national minimum wage from day one.
• Pension: A generous local government pension scheme with options to boost contributions. Your pension starts on day one.
• Annual leave: At least 30 days, with the option to buy 5 more.
• Lifestyle discounts: Over 700 discounts at leading retailers, plus a cycle-to-work scheme for bikes and accessories. Discounted gym memberships available too.
• Financial wellbeing: Access to financial guidance and support services.

• Induction: Structured onboarding with regular check-ins from your first week.
• Training: In-house and external programmes, plus e-learning resources you can access at your own pace.
• Qualifications: Support for professional qualifications and apprenticeships.
• Performance: Development-focused conversations, which help you take the next step in your career.

We know the work can be demanding sometimes, so we offer practical support from day one:

• Flexible working: family-friendly and hybrid working options are available.
• Mental health support: A 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health: a comprehensive service, including physiotherapy referral support.

Our People values, CREST, describe the way we do things here — the Midlothian Way. They are all about how we work together and treat one another everyday to create a supportive and inclusive culture.

• Celebrate achievements
• Respect each other
• Excellence in service
• Support each other
• Together we make a difference

Everyone is welcome — irrespective of gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, ethnicity or disability. We reflect the communities we serve and have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.