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People working for SOSE are part of a dynamic organisation driving change in the South of Scotland.

Working for Team SOSE means you’ll play an active part in the success of the region, its prosperity, and its future.

If you’re excited by rural regeneration and helping communities to thrive in Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders,

you’ll find SOSE an inspiring, supportive, forward-looking place to work. Find out more about SOSE and our core values.

The many benefits of working for SOSE include team spirit, a culture of trust and autonomy, training, and all the tools you need to do you your job successfully, as well as:

Financial benefits

• Pension scheme
• SOSE life assurance scheme (death in service benefit)
• Cohabiting partners receive the same pension benefits as married spouses or civil partners
• Possibility of additional voluntary contributions to enhance your pension
• Ill-health retirement options

Wellbeing benefits

• Holidays: 43 days’ paid holiday (including public holidays) each year (pro rata for part-timers)
• Flexible working: Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and term-time working.
• Enhanced sick pay: This depends on length of service, and includes periods of full and half pay.
• Time off for dependants: Reasonable amount of time off work to deal with unexpected emergencies. We normally offer paid leave to cover such emergencies.
• Special leave: Apply for special leave if you need to be away from work for reasons not already covered.

For information about jobs, apprenticeships and internships, see Job Vacancies.