COMM ENT 2087 - G4 Project Manager (609502)

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is hiring a Project Manager to join their Economic Development Team. This role, temporary until March 2028, will involve driving positive change in towns and supporting local economic initiatives. Ideal candidates should have experience in economic development and project management, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position is office-based with a structured work pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in economic development and physical regeneration disciplines.
• Strong leadership skills to engage and inspire others.
• Ability to navigate challenges and find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to create better places and a more sustainable future.
• Drive positive change within towns across South Lanarkshire.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and lead a small team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Problem-solving

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

This post is temporary until March 2028

South Lanarkshire Council Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service are looking to recruit two Project Manager to join their team.

Do you have the drive to deliver services in new and innovative ways?

Are you passionate about creating better places and a greener, more sustainable future for communities and the environment? South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Project Manager to join our Economic Development Team to help drive positive change within South Lanarkshire. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of towns across South Lanarkshire, working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver regeneration across the Council and within our communities.

Supporting the economy through the work of the economic development service is a key Council priority. Major projects including the delivery of town centre masterplans, city deal infrastructure projects, inward investment and working closely with all our communities are key to this success. The council are working to deliver transformational change in partnership with groups and organisations to achieve our common goals on behalf of communities.

The work of our economic development service across all our towns and communities is extensive and continuing to grow in reaction to the many challenges faced in the economy. Based within Community and Enterprise Resources, with a Council wide influence, the opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking Project Manager to help set and maintain our strategic direction within this agenda, alongside leading a small team of experienced and dedicated economic development professionals.

You’ll have a genuine commitment to economic development with the dedication and drive to really make a difference. You’ll have experience in economic development and physical regeneration disciplines with great leadership and communication skills to engage and inspire others to achieve the Council’s ambitions for our town centres. You’ll be able to navigate through challenges and obstacles with determination to find solutions.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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Please answer the following question on a separate sheet and upload with your application:

• Please tell us about your experience in coordinating and managing capital / infrastructure projects and explain how your skills and experience makes you a suitable candidate for this role.

Please apply online -All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after theselection eventprocess will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, toensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunitiesand Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.