232837 Senior Project Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Project Manager to plan and deliver projects within defined timescales and budgets. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing project teams and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role is open to individuals from all backgrounds, focusing on skills and experience rather than age. Interested applicants must ensure compliance with the UK legal work requirements. For further details, reach out to the recruitment contact.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and delivering objectives within budget.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver project(s) on time and budget.
• Directly manage project team and associated budgets.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

The purpose of the post:

• To plan, manage and deliver agreed project(s) within timescales and budget ensuring collaborative working across a broad range of stakeholders to support the delivery of the project objectives.
• Directly manage and be accountable for the project team and all associated budgets.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact

NAME: Safena Ahmad
E-MAIL: [e-mail]

The use of the term “Senior” or “Junior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.