Assistant Project Manager (Full Time) (Temporary) - REN13539

Renfrewshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Project Manager to join the Programme Management Unit for a temporary position lasting 12 months. The role involves monitoring project progress, developing plans, and managing budgets. Candidates should have project management experience, familiarity with tools like MS Project, and strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint. This position aims to support community developments and regeneration initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management processes.
• Experience using project planning tools such as MS Project.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate project progress and documentation.
• Develop implementation and contingency plans and manage risks.
• Oversee budgets and report on project progress.

Skills

Project management experience

Use of project planning tools (MS Project)

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Numeracy

Literacy

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Qualification in Project Management

Job description

Job Description

There’s never been a better time to join the Programme Management Unit. Our transformation programme continues to change how we work, shaping a dynamic, adaptable and outward looking organisation that works more effectively with our partners to make a lasting difference to quality of life in our community.

The Council has an ambitious agenda to deliver for Renfrewshire: driving major economic and cultural regeneration programmes, supporting the development of strong and resilient communities, tackling inequality, and promoting opportunity, ensuring the sustainability of Renfrewshire and its natural environment and promoting better outcomes for local people and communities.

• monitoring and evaluating the day‑to‑day progress of projects ensuring production of satisfactory documentation.
• developing implementation and contingency plans whilst managing project risks.
• overseeing budgets and reporting project progress.

You must hold previous experience of project management and processes, experience of using project planning tools such as MS Project, experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and numeracy, literacy, problem solving and organisational skills are also essential.

A qualification or accreditation in Project Management is desirable.

Please note that this post is temporary for 12 Months.

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 12 January 2026.

If you would like to be a part of our dynamic team, then we would love to hear from you.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk