Cleaning Services Improvement & Development Coordinator

Cleaning Services Improvement & Development Coordinator - Council Headquarters - SBO10401

Company: Scottish Borders Council

Salary: £30,224.70 to £32,688.45 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Melrose, TD6 0SA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 30 Sept 2026

Closing date: 14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Details

• Grade: 6A
• Hourly Rate: £16.56 - £17.91
• Salary: £30,224.70 - £32,688.45 per annum
• Contract Duration: Permanent
• Hours: 35

Role Purpose

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join our existing team of facilities coordinators.

This post is being offered on a secondment basis to allow for career development and possible progression within the I&E team. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate a can-do approach and attitude to their work. There also needs to be an element of flexible working due to the service operating between 6am and 10pm. On-the-job training will be provided and supported throughout the secondment. A vehicle will also be provided to support the daily site visits required as part of the job's remit.

Essential

• BICS and/or SVQ II in Building Cleaning or substantial relevant experience
• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

• If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driver’s licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Charlotte Walsh at charlotte.walsh@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support

The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk. You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join our existing team of facilities coordinators. This post is being offered on a secondment basis to allow for career development and possible progression with in the I&E team. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate a can do approach and attitude to their work. There also needs to be an element of flexible working due to the service operating between 6am and 10pm. On the job training will be provided and supported through out the secondment. A vehicle will also be provided to support the daily site visits required as part of jobs remit.Essential BICS and/or SVQ II in Building Cleaning or substantial relevant experience A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
• If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
  
  Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.