Thank you for taking the time to visit this website and find out more about these exciting leadership opportunities at West Lothian Council.
These roles provide a fantastic opportunity to fully utilise your professional expertise and experience to bring about change and improvement across West Lothian.

You will work with colleagues to consider how best to improve services for the residents and businesses of West Lothian. All of this is set in one of the most connected areas of Scotland.

Graham Hope
West Lothian Council’s Chief Executive
True strategic roles – with the support of an experienced and highly professional team. We are very ambitious and optimistic about what can be achieved and are looking for someone whose ambition matches our own with a proven track record in delivering excellence. In return, you will have the support you need to succeed, along with the autonomy that will allow your professional expertise to flourish.
Our people are our greatest asset. With more than 8,000 employees in many diverse roles, we are passionate about attracting, developing and retaining people who can help make a difference across local communities.
As one of Scotland’s best performing local authorities, you will be joining a Management Team that is committed to delivering fantastic customer service. We’re sure you’ll be proud to work for West Lothian Council – where you can build on your talents and thrive.
We have a strong local and national reputation for providing good quality and effective services to our citizens through our services areas and partners.
We have performed well, despite significant financial challenges and an increasing demand for our services. It is our vision to continuously improve service delivery and to support and enable initiatives which make our services more accessible, more effective and cost effective.
If you relish challenge and working at pace, while connecting with a diverse range of people and communities across a vast and beautiful area in the heart of Scotland, then this is the perfect role for you. I wish you the best of luck in your application.
Current opportunities

These roles provide a fantastic opportunity to fully utilise your professional expertise and experience to bring about change and improvement across West Lothian.
About West Lothian

Nestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region that blends rich history, stunning landscapes, and modern living.