Business Gateway Adviser

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council seeks a Business Gateway Adviser to support local businesses. This full-time role involves providing essential business support and managing client relationships, contributing to the Council's economic growth strategy. The position offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary scale, emphasizing experience and a proactive approach to business support.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in providing support to businesses.
• Understanding of Community Wealth Building principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide business support to Midlothian-based businesses.
• Manage relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Business Support

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Location: Fairfield House, 8 Lothian Road, EH22 3AA

Salary: £39,128 - £42,528 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Description

This role is for a fixed term of one year due to external funding; however, it is anticipated that the funding will continue beyond this period.

Business Gateway is a national business support service delivered locally by Midlothian Council’s Economic Development Service.

The postholder will provide business support to Midlothian-based businesses at all stages of their lifecycle and across all sectors, including third sector organisations. The role involves maintaining a portfolio of clients, supporting them to commence trading or grow their business.

The Midlothian Strategy for Inclusive Economic Growth 2025-2030 adopts the globally recognised Community Wealth Building approach. An understanding of the Community Wealth Building Pillars and their positive impact on the local economy through business support delivery is essential.

A core element of this role is proactively managing relationships with clients and partners to identify opportunities that generate positive outcomes for all parties.

Candidates should have demonstrable experience in providing support to businesses.

Closing Date

Sunday, 10th August 2025

Requirements

Position Title: Business Gateway Adviser

Location: Fairfield House / Hybrid

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 30 June 2026

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Weeks per Year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum actual salary for this position, based on working 36 hours over 52 weeks, is £39,128.74 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, including completion of a disclosure check. The fee for this check will be met by the applicant.

Disclosure Scotland has changed the way disclosure certificates are issued. You will be notified by email when your certificate is available to view. The certificate is only accessible for 14 days once viewed. If access is not granted within this period, a new application will be necessary, incurring additional costs.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying or accessing attached documents, or if you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please call 0131 271 3063 and reference the post number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing a transformation, and existing employees may be considered for suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with legal obligations. Internal candidates may be interviewed before external candidates, which could extend the application process.

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