Project Manager (Economic Development) (Permanent), Inverness

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Council is seeking a Project Manager for Economic Development in Inverness. The role includes managing and delivering projects, assisting the Programme Manager, and focusing on the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport. Applicants should have a degree or ongoing personal development commitment, as well as a driving license or access to transport.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or commitment to personal development.
• Valid driving license or access to personal transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of economic development projects to meet objectives.
• Support Programme Manager in managing overall programme and project quality.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Education

Qualified to degree level

Evidence of commitment to personal development

Job description

Salary: £47,847 - £52,325 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Project Manager ( Economic Development )
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £47,847 - £52,325 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Matt Bailey Tel: [phone] or by email [e-mail]

Job Purpose: To support and manage the delivery of projects within various Economic Development related programmes to meet agreed objectives and targets. Supporting the Programme Manager in overall programme management, developing and supporting projects in issue resolution and quality assurance. The role will involve a specific focus on supporting the work of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• Evidence of higher education and qualified to degree level OR Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal development
• Driving licence and/or access to personal transport