Service Manager

eastlothian.gov.uk; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Haddington is seeking a Service Manager for Community Wellbeing to oversee the management and delivery of services. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, along with relevant qualifications. The role offers hybrid working possibilities and requires a valid driving licence due to travel needs. This position is a permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Required to hold a current driving licence.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate management of Community Wellbeing Service.
• Ensure effective delivery of services to the community.
• Supervise team members and manage staff performance.

Skills

Management skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

# Service Manager – Community WellbeingRef no:: EAL12148Published:: 23/01/2026Closes:: 08/02/2026Location:: Council HQ, John Muir House, Brewery Park, Haddington, EH41 3HASalary:: £71,226 - £80,241 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per weekWork From Home:: Hybrid## Vacancy InformationHourly rate of pay: £39.03 - £43.97Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.**Home / Hybrid Working Consideration** Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.**Please Note:** All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.## Job DetailsTo ensure the co-ordinated management and delivery of the Community Wellbeing Service.**Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.**The ‘– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.## Job Requirements**Relevant Qualifications** Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or equivalent level of knowledge/training/ experience required to do the job. Membership of relevant professional body. Continuing Professional Development evidence.**Driving Licence** As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.\* *(\*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)***PVG Membership** This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.**All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.**Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.**Please note:** If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the website.## Additional InformationFor additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link .If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on [e-mail]**Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement