Lead Applications Officer - MID07458

Job Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a team supporting colleagues, systems and associated processes, working primarily with staff in Employment & Reward and Human Resources.

Based in Fairfield House (hybrid working is available) as part of the Business Applications Team within Corporate Resources, you will lead a team who will provide support for users of iTrent (HR/Payroll system), Talentlink (Recruitment system), OHIO (Occupational Health system) and Gauge (Job Evaluation system).

You will play a key role in supporting a new transformation project around HR/Payroll processes and activities. This will include the development of workflows and other system functions to provide a better experience for staff across all Council services and transform existing processes.

You will also lead or assist the implementation, operation and ongoing development of these systems/applications to meet legislative and regulatory requirements and other business as usual activities.

This post may be suited to someone who has administrative experience supporting HR/Payroll services and can evidence a high level of digital/IT literacy. Please note that this role does not include the support of digital hardware and infrastructure.

Please note that all interviews will be in person.

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

Jobholders must be educated to SVQ level 4 in a relevant subject such as HND Information Technology, Information Management, Business Information Systems, or evidence of equivalent competency to this level is an acceptable alternative.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

The jobholder must be able to demonstrate substantial experience of the implementation, maintenance and development of applications/software, preferably in a public sector environment. Experience should indicate a high level of competency in analytical, communication and presentation skills. Experience of systems analysis and documenting working procedures is also required.

The jobholder must be able to produce and manipulate data for a variety of uses using various query and reporting tools and evidence developed interpersonal skills to agree and implement changes in procedures with an understanding of the relevant legislation associated with the retention of information.

Desirable:

Experience of the design and delivery of staff training.

Previous experience of staff supervision/management.

CLOSING DATE - 12th May 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - 2nd June 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Lead Applications Officer

Position Number: RAE0195

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: Hybrid

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week 

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £44,989.60 per annum.

Responsibilities

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 you.

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG 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

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

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.