South Lanarkshire Council
East Kilbride, Lanarkshire
Job Description Actual Closing Date Applications must be received by 17 September 2026 at 11:55PM Location East Kilbride Business Unit Hours 35 hours per week, Permanent Salary £42,228 - £43,158 per year Housing & Technical Resources have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to undertake the role of Services Compliance Officer, with a focus on commercial heating systems and gas compliance, supporting the Council's Non-Housing general service portfolio of properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across all gas and heating assets, contributing to the effective delivery of maintenance, servicing programmes, inspections, and capital projects. You will hold an SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and be time-served within a commercial heating/gas environment, with demonstrable experience in gas safety compliance. Relevant certifications (e.g. Commercial gas qualifications) are highly desirable. You must have sound knowledge and practical experience of commercial heating systems, gas installations, servicing regimes, and current gas safety legislation, including compliance frameworks such as Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Experience in building maintenance, technical standards, and compliance auditing is desirable. The role requires experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment, including coordinating and monitoring contractors and/or in-house operatives, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads, programmes, and compliance schedules are essential. Service delivery is paramount; therefore, you should demonstrate a strong commitment to customer care, continuous improvement, and achieving performance targets within strict timescales. A proactive approach to health and safety and risk management is critical to the role. Effective communication is key. You will possess strong IT skills, with the ability to produce compliance reports, analyse performance data, and maintain accurate records. You should also demonstrate excellent leadership, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies. You will have proven experience of working to set budgets, targets, and deadlines, alongside the ability to plan, programme, and deliver statutory inspection and maintenance regimes for gas and heating systems. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile Benefits Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) About Us South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: People - skills, learning and employability Place - physical infrastructure and place Business - business development and growth
Sep 21, 2026
Full time
Job Description Actual Closing Date Applications must be received by 17 September 2026 at 11:55PM Location East Kilbride Business Unit Hours 35 hours per week, Permanent Salary £42,228 - £43,158 per year Housing & Technical Resources have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to undertake the role of Services Compliance Officer, with a focus on commercial heating systems and gas compliance, supporting the Council's Non-Housing general service portfolio of properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across all gas and heating assets, contributing to the effective delivery of maintenance, servicing programmes, inspections, and capital projects. You will hold an SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and be time-served within a commercial heating/gas environment, with demonstrable experience in gas safety compliance. Relevant certifications (e.g. Commercial gas qualifications) are highly desirable. You must have sound knowledge and practical experience of commercial heating systems, gas installations, servicing regimes, and current gas safety legislation, including compliance frameworks such as Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Experience in building maintenance, technical standards, and compliance auditing is desirable. The role requires experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment, including coordinating and monitoring contractors and/or in-house operatives, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads, programmes, and compliance schedules are essential. Service delivery is paramount; therefore, you should demonstrate a strong commitment to customer care, continuous improvement, and achieving performance targets within strict timescales. A proactive approach to health and safety and risk management is critical to the role. Effective communication is key. You will possess strong IT skills, with the ability to produce compliance reports, analyse performance data, and maintain accurate records. You should also demonstrate excellent leadership, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies. You will have proven experience of working to set budgets, targets, and deadlines, alongside the ability to plan, programme, and deliver statutory inspection and maintenance regimes for gas and heating systems. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile Benefits Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) About Us South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: People - skills, learning and employability Place - physical infrastructure and place Business - business development and growth
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) is seeking a highly organised and professional CEO Secretary to provide vital secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive and Heads of Service. This role is part of our Leadership Team Support Service, combining office presence with home working. The post offers hybrid working with attendance at the Hamilton HQ as required. The role requires discretion, initiative and excellent communication skills, with duties including diary
Sep 21, 2026
Full time
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) is seeking a highly organised and professional CEO Secretary to provide vital secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive and Heads of Service. This role is part of our Leadership Team Support Service, combining office presence with home working. The post offers hybrid working with attendance at the Hamilton HQ as required. The role requires discretion, initiative and excellent communication skills, with duties including diary
Description South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) is seeking a highly organised and professional CEO Secretary to provide vital secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive and Heads of Service. This is a key role within our Leadership Team Support Service, requiring discretion, initiative, and excellent communication skills. Job Profile: Click here to view Location: Floor 5, SLLC Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton No of Posts: 1 Hours: 35 per week Work Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm (1 hour unpaid break), Fri 8:45am - 4:15pm (30 mins unpaid break) Salary/Hourly Rate: £37,702 - £38,779 Duration: Permanent Key Responsibilities Manage diaries, meetings, travel, and hospitality arrangements for senior leaders. Prepare and circulate reports, correspondence, and documentation. Liaise with elected members, board members, council departments, and external agencies. Maintain confidential records and databases. Supervise other secretarial staff and delegate tasks effectively. About You We're looking for someone who: Is proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Has experience in minute taking, diary management, and supporting virtual/in-person meetings. Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Can manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality. Is flexible, resilient, and confident under pressure. Has strong interpersonal and communication skills. A relevant qualification (e.g., HNC/HND in Business Administration) and knowledge of SLLC's governance structure are desirable. Hybrid Working This post operates on a hybrid working basis, combining office-based and home working. The successful candidate will be expected to attend the office on designated days, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Any candidate canvassing elected members or employees, either directly or indirectly, in relation to recruitment, will immediately be disqualified. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role. Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Description South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) is seeking a highly organised and professional CEO Secretary to provide vital secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive and Heads of Service. This is a key role within our Leadership Team Support Service, requiring discretion, initiative, and excellent communication skills. Job Profile: Click here to view Location: Floor 5, SLLC Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton No of Posts: 1 Hours: 35 per week Work Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm (1 hour unpaid break), Fri 8:45am - 4:15pm (30 mins unpaid break) Salary/Hourly Rate: £37,702 - £38,779 Duration: Permanent Key Responsibilities Manage diaries, meetings, travel, and hospitality arrangements for senior leaders. Prepare and circulate reports, correspondence, and documentation. Liaise with elected members, board members, council departments, and external agencies. Maintain confidential records and databases. Supervise other secretarial staff and delegate tasks effectively. About You We're looking for someone who: Is proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Has experience in minute taking, diary management, and supporting virtual/in-person meetings. Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Can manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality. Is flexible, resilient, and confident under pressure. Has strong interpersonal and communication skills. A relevant qualification (e.g., HNC/HND in Business Administration) and knowledge of SLLC's governance structure are desirable. Hybrid Working This post operates on a hybrid working basis, combining office-based and home working. The successful candidate will be expected to attend the office on designated days, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Any candidate canvassing elected members or employees, either directly or indirectly, in relation to recruitment, will immediately be disqualified. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role. Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Job Description ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11:55pm. Location: Council Offices, Floor 7, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA Hours: 37 hours per week Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm and Friday 8am - 4pm Salary: £33,027 - £33,432 annual salary Community and Enterprise resources are looking to appoint Assistant Facilities Officers to the Menu Development and Service Development areas of their Facilities team. Main accountabilities are to assist the Facility Officer in the promotion and development of Facilities Services. This will include assisting and contributing to service projects, including expansion of free school meals, menu development and adapted diets. Provide advice, guidance and support to Facilities Assistants within various geographical areas to ensure services are delivered to meet organisational and legislative requirements. Main Duties: To assist the Facility Officer in the management of staff within various Geographical Areas. To Ensure compliance with Internal Audit cash handling procedures within schools by carrying out full cash audit including checking the completion of all financial paperwork and operating procedures. To carry out catering, cleaning and janitorial audits including checking compliance with organisational and legislative requirements. Ensuring immediate actions are verified and reporting findings to Facility Officer. To assist the Menu Development Team with ensuring that the Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 are adhered to including meeting criteria around Adapted Diets. To Liaise with client groups for individual requests for adapted diets. Attend pupil and parent councils, PTA, for feedback on cleaning, janitorial and catering services Participate in schools working groups such as health promoting groups, eco school groups and ensure that front line staff provides acceptable standards of customer care. To Assist Facility Officer with Service Developments including Digital Transformation of service and expansion of free school meals and school meal uptake. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Please refer to for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) About Us South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: People - skills, learning and employability Place - physical infrastructure and place Business - business development and growth
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Job Description ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11:55pm. Location: Council Offices, Floor 7, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA Hours: 37 hours per week Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm and Friday 8am - 4pm Salary: £33,027 - £33,432 annual salary Community and Enterprise resources are looking to appoint Assistant Facilities Officers to the Menu Development and Service Development areas of their Facilities team. Main accountabilities are to assist the Facility Officer in the promotion and development of Facilities Services. This will include assisting and contributing to service projects, including expansion of free school meals, menu development and adapted diets. Provide advice, guidance and support to Facilities Assistants within various geographical areas to ensure services are delivered to meet organisational and legislative requirements. Main Duties: To assist the Facility Officer in the management of staff within various Geographical Areas. To Ensure compliance with Internal Audit cash handling procedures within schools by carrying out full cash audit including checking the completion of all financial paperwork and operating procedures. To carry out catering, cleaning and janitorial audits including checking compliance with organisational and legislative requirements. Ensuring immediate actions are verified and reporting findings to Facility Officer. To assist the Menu Development Team with ensuring that the Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 are adhered to including meeting criteria around Adapted Diets. To Liaise with client groups for individual requests for adapted diets. Attend pupil and parent councils, PTA, for feedback on cleaning, janitorial and catering services Participate in schools working groups such as health promoting groups, eco school groups and ensure that front line staff provides acceptable standards of customer care. To Assist Facility Officer with Service Developments including Digital Transformation of service and expansion of free school meals and school meal uptake. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Please refer to for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) About Us South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: People - skills, learning and employability Place - physical infrastructure and place Business - business development and growth