Advertised from 22 June 2026

Role

Do you enjoy helping people, creating order, improving efficiency and helping purpose-driven organisations thrive?

Changes East Lothian is looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to help keep our organisation running smoothly. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting East Lothian’s mental health and wellbeing. As our Administrative Assistant, you will provide essential operational support across the organisation. 

From managing our shared inboxes and maintaining organisational systems, to supporting events, meetings and recruitment processes, you will help ensure that our small, collaborative team can work effectively and make the greatest possible impact.

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident using digital systems such as Microsoft 365 and our database. You don't need to have worked in the third sector before, but you should share our commitment to improving the wellbeing of East Lothian by adopting our values and advocating community, inclusivity and connection.

About Changes East Lothian

Changes East Lothian was founded in 1996 and we are currently celebrating turning 30. We provide early, short term interventions for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues such as low mood and depression, stress and anxiety, transitional life changes and social isolation and loneliness.

We offer short term 1:1 counselling with counsellors registered with either BACP or COSCA. We work with the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to provide group therapy supported by our NHS Psychologist.  

We also provide 1:1 befriending as well as various wellbeing activities, groups, courses and information sessions. Another focus is our suicide prevention and wellbeing training programmes which we deliver both free and commercially.  

What we offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of East Lothian.
• A supportive, collaborative and values-led working environment.
• 4% pension contribution
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata), inclusive of public holidays
• Additional leave perks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An inclusive and welcoming work setting in a well serviced building

Application notes

Find out more about us on our website https://www.changeschp.org.uk/

We currently have another job advertised and would welcome applications for both if you have the right skillset and experience.

That attached Job Description and Person Specification will outline the details of what we are looking for and give more information about the role.  

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to info@changeseastlothian.org

We want to hear about your skills, experiences and achievements, so we encourage applicants to write their cover letters themselves. While AI tools can be useful in many contexts, we ask that applications reflect your own voice and experience.

Closing date: Sunday 19th July at 9pm

Shortlisting: Tuesday 21st July

Interview date: Wednesday 29th July, in person in Musselburgh preferred but we can accommodate online via MS Teams.

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