Senior Project Manager (Operations)

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent arts and events organization in Scotland is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Operations) to oversee logistics and technical planning for live events. The candidate will be responsible for creating operational plans, managing budgets, and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive under pressure. This full-time role offers £36,000 to £42,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

31 days of holiday

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management involving live events.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial forecasting.
• Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics and technical planning for live events.
• Allocate resources and maintain strict budget control.
• Coordinate suppliers and provide clear internal communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the logistics, technical planning, resourcing, and quoting that underpin the delivery of world-class live events.

Role Overview

As Senior Project Manager (Operations), you will plan and deliver complex live events end-to-end. Your focus will be on building robust operational plans (people, vehicles, equipment), translating creative and technical requirements into executable schedules, allocating resources, producing quotes and budgets, and maintaining rigorous cost and risk control. You will coordinate suppliers and venues, provide clear internal communications and updates, and deliver a calm, solutions-focused presence on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Quoting & Budget Control
• Technical Planning
• Supplier Management
• Resourcing
• Logistics Leadership
• Client & Stakeholder Communication
• Post-Event Reporting

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic, solutions-focused individual, you balance creative ambition with technical feasibility and commercial reality. Calm under pressure in live environments, you remain decisive and pragmatic while collaborating effectively with clients, suppliers and internal teams. As a natural leader, you motivate crews, foster clear communication and drive accountability across timelines and budgets. Commercially astute, you bring strong negotiating skills and a keen eye for continuous improvement.

Employee Benefits

• This is a permanent, full-time position working primarily in 21CC Group with support across our other associated companies.
• Flexible working hours with core daily hours from 10 am – 4 pm each working day during office work days.
• 31 days of holiday per year (including bank holidays) – 5 allocated by the company.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to ongoing training, development opportunities, and industry events.
• Weekend and evening work will be required during events.

Salary

• £36,000 to £42,000 based on experience and a 40-hour working week.
• Annual salary reviews

A full job description can be found here https://21ccgroup.com/app/uploads/21CC-Group-Ltd-Senior-Project-Manager-Operations.pdf

The deadline is Friday 26 September 2025 at 17:00.