Job Vacancy
KNOWLEDGE
It is essential that the jobholder has substantial project management experience in projects with similar dimensions to that of the project and can evidence previous client responsibilities on large capital projects. It is also essential that the jobholder has some knowledge with regards to the planning process and conservation requirements that will enable the implementation of sustainable schemes. In addition, the jobholder must have well developed communication skills, for example good interaction and the ability to deliver interesting presentations.
It is desirable that the jobholder has some experience of planning, organising and delivering learning initiatives as well as holding a degree qualification in Planning, Surveying; or Architecture. Alternatively the jobholder may have developed equivalent skills, for example report writing, achievement of deadlines, the ability to think conceptually, and communicate advice and guidance articulately, and extensive, relevant Project Management experience.
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 15th September
INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 30th September
Job Advert
Position Title: Senior Project Manager
Position Number: ED008
Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships
Location: Fairfield House
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £44,895.67 per annum.
Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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