Project Manager

Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Holytown; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Up to 35 days annual leave + 7 public/

Wellbeing time off

LGPS

Family friendly policies

Training & development

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Volunteer program

Disability Confident

Job summary

Scottish Environment Protection Agency is recruiting a full-time Project Manager on a permanent basis in Scotland. You will lead projects delivering improved processes and services while managing budgets, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.

The role emphasises Prince2/Agile credentials and strong communication, planning and analytical skills to realise project benefits. SEPA supports flexible, hybrid working and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to SCQF Level 8-10.
• PRINCE2 practitioner or equivalent project management accreditation/experience (Agile, Scrum).
• Strong risk management, analytical, planning, budget management and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills; practical experience using MS Project, Planner, Lists and/or Excel.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects that deliver new or improved processes, services and systems contributing to SEPA objectives.
• Working with project sponsor/service owners to define and realise benefits, scope and resources.
• Developing and maintaining project management documentation and plans, managing schedules, costs and quality.
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies and change requests; supporting procurement and governance.
• Overseeing delivery of project tasks, ensuring milestones are met and escalating obstacles.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Budget management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Agile / Scrum

Education

SCQF Level 8-10 equivalent

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Tools

Planner

Microsoft Lists

Job description

We are recruiting for a full time Project Manager on a permanent basis

Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take - to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

Your passion has never had a greater purpose

That’s why, when you join us as Project Manager, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful - for our environment, and for your career.

Work that goes beyond your desk

Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As Project Manager, that involves:

• Managing projects that deliver new or improved processes, services and systems that contribute directly to the achievement of SEPA objectives
• Working with Project sponsor/service owners to define and realise benefits, scope and resources
• Developing and maintaining project management documentation and plans, managing project schedules, costs and quality, while tracking and reporting progress against agreed plans and objectives
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies and change requests. Supporting related activities such as procurement and governance considerations
• Overseeing delivery of project tasks, ensuring milestones are met, managing project team meetings and initiation corrective action to resolve or escalating obstacles

Respect for your expertise

This is a highly important role within our Evidence & Water Resilience portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to SCQF Level 8-10
• Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent project management accreditation /experience (Agile, Scrum)
• Strong risk management experience, as well as strong analytical, planning, budget management and problem-solving abilities
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with practical experience using Microsoft Project, Planner, Microsoft Lists and / or Excel to manage schedules, tasks, and project activities
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, as well as Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills

Please open the link to the Project Manager role profile link which outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the role within a defined activity family. Please note the role profile name may be different to the job title being advertised.

Support that goes beyond the workplace

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home. Such as:

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Progressive Family Friendly policies
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Passionately you. Purposefully supportive

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does - as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

Passionately Purposeful about Scotland’s environment - and your career.

Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that’s grounded in respect for your expertise - and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.

We recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis. Please ensure that you include all relevant information when you apply.

We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and homelife. This includes working part time, reduced hours, job sharing, working remotely. As a flexible first employer we are open to having conversations about flexible working arrangements that work for you and SEPA from day 1 of your employment with us.

We are proud to be a 'Disability Confident' employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role that you do.

Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.

For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at [e-mail]