Chief Information Officer

Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office packages is essential and experience of other project management tools would be desirable. Proven experience of working with a wide range of statistical and other data sources, involving data collection, collation, analysis and interpretation Ability to demonstrate expertise, familiarity and confidence in information handling, analysis and interpretation. Ability to demonstrate familiarity and confidence in use and development of spreadsheet applications and relational databases. Ability to think creatively and to discern trends and potential relationship between data sources, and to initiate research activity using a range of data sources. Ability to prepare and present reports on data, both a technical and non-technical nature, tailored, as appropriate, to the audience. Position Title: Information Officer Contract Status: Fixed term until 31/12/2027 Monday – Friday Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. 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.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. 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.