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      Scottish Borders Council Reviews

      3.7

      52% would recommend to a friend

      (37 total reviews)
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      Tracey Logan

      35% approve of CEO

      31% positive business outlook

      Scottish Borders Council has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 37 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Scottish Borders Council employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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      37 reviews
      3.0
      20 Oct 2025

      Meaningful work, but leadership and communication need improvement

      Asministrative assistant
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      Pros

      Supportive colleagues who genuinely care about their schools and communities. Flexibility in working hours and holidays is a big plus. Job security and pension are good, and the work can be very rewarding when you see the difference it makes for pupils and staff.

      Cons

      Lack of consistency in management and decision-making. Communication from higher levels can be poor, with changes often made without consulting those directly affected. Workload can feel unbalanced across schools, and morale suffers when hard work goes unrecognised.

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      Glassdoor has 40 Scottish Borders Council reviews submitted anonymously by Scottish Borders Council employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Scottish Borders Council is right for you.