Total 5 job vacancies by Highland Council

Job Description

Post Title: Project Manager
Location: Inverness/Hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: 18 Month Fixed-Term
Salary: £46,191 - £50,505 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Andy McCann Tel: 07955 322622
E-mail: Andy.McCann@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: The postholder will be the dedicated project lead officer, working closely with and reporting to the Partner Skills Board and Workforce for the Future Portfolio lead(s), and responsible for the:

• Provision of sector skills intelligence and data which is place-based (Highland) appropriate.

• To prepare and present sector skills intelligence and data in such a manner that it is accessible to different stakeholders, be they pupils, parents, teachers etc.

• To review local sector skills provision and help identify and design new work-based learning pathways.

• To identify and engage with appropriate sector representatives (via sector skills reference groups or equivalent) seeking sectoral and place based critical insight to this work.

These project outputs will inform other workstream activities across the Workforce for the Future Portfolio. There is therefore a high inter-dependency between this sector skills project and success across the wider portfolio.

Seven priority sectors have been identified: Tourism; Health and Social Care; Construction; Energy/Green Jobs; Digital; Food and Aquaculture sectors, and Arts and Culture.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Experience of working in a similar skills related role within a complex Programme/Project which has delivered significant business improvement and change.

Appropriate project management qualification or experience.

Evidence of higher education.

Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal development.

Willing to be flexible about travel for work and training purposes.

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Job Description

Post Title: Project Manager (Sustainable Transport)
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness* (Hybrid Working)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term for 23 Months
Salary: £46,191 - £50,505 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Neil Osborne, Email: neil.osborne@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: Join our team as a pioneering leader in sustainable transport. We are seeking an exceptional individual to drive the identification, management, and delivery of innovative low carbon transport projects. Your focus will be on developing cutting-edge infrastructure and transitioning to a low carbon fleet, with potential projects spanning various advanced technologies. You will oversee these initiatives from planning to implementation, expertly handling both commercial and technical aspects. Your efforts will be crucial in advancing the Council’s ambitious Net Zero and Sustainable Transport Programme. Be part of our mission to create a greener future and make a significant impact.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions at recruitment.enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• Evidence of higher education and qualified to degree level or significant levels of experience within the renewables sector
• Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal development in the field of renewable energy.

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Job Description

Post Title: Project Manager (Sustainable Transport)
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness* (Hybrid Working)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £46,191 - £50,505 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Neil Osborne, Email: OsborneN@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: Join our team as a pioneering leader in sustainable transport. We are seeking an exceptional individual to drive the identification, management, and delivery of innovative low carbon transport projects. Your focus will be on developing cutting-edge infrastructure and transitioning to a low carbon fleet, with potential projects spanning various advanced technologies. You will oversee these initiatives from planning to implementation, expertly handling both commercial and technical aspects. Your efforts will be crucial in advancing the Council’s ambitious Net Zero and Sustainable Transport Programme. Be part of our mission to create a greener future and make a significant impact.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• Evidence of higher education and qualified to degree level or significant levels of experience within the renewables sector
• Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal development in the field of renewable energy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Post Title: Portfolio Manager (2 Posts)
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term for 23 Months
Salary: £46,191 - £50,505 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Daniel Scott Tel: 01463 702391 Kenny Templeton E-mail: kenny.templeton@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: The Council has set out an ambitious, transformational, three year Delivery Plan which comprises of six Portfolios, with each containing a wide range of programmes and, projects.

The Strategic Improvement Team, which includes the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) sitting within The Council’s Transformation Service, will play a key role in the co-ordination and implementation of this new Delivery Plan. The team are directly responsible for programme and project managing aspects of the Delivery Plan as well as providing support to other teams implementing the Delivery Plan.

A critical role within the PMO is that of Portfolio Manager, we are expanding from an existing single Portfolio Manager to three, reflecting the additional requirements driven by the Delivery Plan. The post holders will be responsible for coordination of the interdependent workstreams, programmes and projects associated with the portfolios, and each will be aligned to two portfolios in line with the Council’s new Assistant Chief Executive Structure.

The post holders will work closely with the teams implementing the work across the portfolios supporting effective change management and critically, the realisation of defined success measures. The post holders will also ensure effective collaboration with other functions supporting the Delivery Plan to monitor and manage inter-dependencies, the accrual of risk, issue resolution and agreed project tolerances.

The role is crucial for creating focus enthusiasm and momentum in order that milestones are met through the effective application of programme, project, and change management techniques, as well aiding timely and accurate reporting to the respective Governance Boards, Strategic Committees and The Highland Council.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Educated to degree level in a related subject; or 

Relevant industry specific qualification(s); or 

Extensive relevant proven experience that demonstrates a similar level of knowledge and understanding.

Good knowledge of programme and project management and change management methods such as MSP and PRINCE 2 and Agile PM.

Good knowledge and use of process improvement techniques such as Scottish approach to Service Design, other Agile approaches to improvement and LEAN Six Sigma

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Job Description

Post Title: Principal Project Manager - Strategic Improvement
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness, IV3 5NX
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Duration: 23 Months Fixed Term
Salary: £48,994 - £53,617 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Daniel Scott Tel: 07500 861829

Job Purpose: To drive and support business change through the Highland Council, focusing on efficiently delivering business outcomes in line with our strategic requirements. The post holder will take a senior role within the Strategic Improvement Team strategically engaging with the Council’s business units as part of the Council’s wider Transformation programme, to lead & co-ordinate the design, build and delivery of solutions, utilising the power of digital and data to support the transformation of business processes and functions.

The team will play a critical part in the Council’s work to digitally transform service delivery. The Principal Project Manager, as directed by the Service Lead for Strategic Improvement, will lead complex programmes to support the co-ordination of individual projects and management of inter-dependencies. This includes the co-ordination and implementation of new capabilities for the business to enable effective change, leading to the realisation of projected outcomes and benefits as well as the oversight of any associated risks and issues.

This post is suitable for hybrid working with an expectation that the post holder will be, on average, physically present in the office 3 days per week in order to be able to effectively carry out the requirements of the role.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Educated to degree level in a numerate/business/digital and technology related subject; OR Appropriate project and programme management qualification, other Relevant industry specific qualification (s) or experience

Extensive relevant proven experience that demonstrates a similar level of knowledge and understanding.

Typically, a minimum of ten years’ experience of working project and programme management with a significant proportion of that experience in digital/ business transformation related fields.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme