Performance Officer

Job Vacancy

 

The Place Directorate are seeking a 6 month fixed term secondment or acting up Performance Officer. Key tasks during this time will be the coordination and production of quarterly performance reports and supporting the team with data for Subject Access Requests responses.

As this is a short term position, the postholder must have experience in these areas to be demonstrated through the application and interview process.

 

KNOWLEDGE

 

Relevant degree level qualification indicative of the ability to research, analyse and report is essential. In exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to individuals who can demonstrate appropriate and relevant experience in this area.

Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office packages is essential and experience of other project management tools would be desirable.

Accomplished interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to deal with a range of contacts up to senior management level.

Experience of working with partners out with the Council.

 

CLOSING DATE - Monday 8th December 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Friday 12th December 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Performance Officer

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House/Hybrid

Contract Status: Fixed Term 6 months from start date

Working Pattern: The hours worked will be those required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Weeks per year: 52

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £34,207.12 per annum.

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by the council.

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.