Working for Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Borders Council is the largest employer in the Scottish Borders and always has a range of employment opportunities. Positions offered include permanent, temporary, full-time or part-time.

Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council

Working for the Scottish Borders Council offers you a chance to play a part in making a real difference to the people who live and work in the Borders.

In return we offer a range of benefits which include:

a range of flexible working packages.
generous annual leave entitlements.
an excellent pension scheme.
non-contributory life assurance scheme.
commitment to employee development.

More information on working in the Scottish Borders and the opportunities available can be seen at bordersworks.

Eligibility to Apply for a Vacancy

Under the terms of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, Section 8, Prevention of Illegal Working, Scottish Borders Council has a legal obligation to ensure that any successful applicant is legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom.

All successful applicants will be required to provide certain documentation:

birth certificate issued in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland
P45
pay slip from a previous employer
P60 or a National Insurance Number card

For full details of documentation required contact Home Office.