Senior Programme Officer - Waverley Court

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & pension

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Flexible working

Inclusive work environment

Well-being initiatives

Employee discounts

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Senior Programme Officer to shape Edinburgh's transport strategy and partnerships, leading high-value projects and ensuring delivery across public realm, active travel and transport systems.

You will coordinate with government and public/private bodies, manage contracts and budgets, and report to senior management, driving improvements across Edinburgh while promoting an inclusive, sustainable transport vision.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience delivering high-value civil engineering projects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing contracts and budgets on major programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and oversee construction of major transport projects.
• Manage contracts and interfaces with government and public/private bodies.
• Drive partnerships across the City Region Deal and local transport enhancements.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and reporting to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Programme Officer (Transport Strategy and Partnerships)

Waverley Court

Salary: £56,392 - £67,457

Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks per year

Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland's capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our Transport Strategy and Partnerships team. This role offers the opportunity to be directly involved in shaping, leading and delivering enhancements to Edinburgh's transport systems, streets and public places. You will also have responsibility for projects associated with the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

The successful candidate should be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and have significant experience of leading, managing and delivering high value and complex civil engineering projects in a challenging environment. It is essential the post holder has strong communication skills and the ability to build key relationships, including those at senior management and Elected Member level.

The candidate will lead the delivery, oversee construction and manage contracts of several major and strategic transport projects including the West Edinburgh Transport Improvements Programme (which has a budget £36m+), which prioritise the implementation of Public Transport, Active Travel and Public Realm improvements. The status of these strategic projects will involve effective partnership working with government, a variety of public and private bodies, experience of working with stakeholders is a key requirement of the role.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Employee well-being initiatives.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the City of Edinburgh and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the city's vibrant community.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We are interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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