Senior Project Officer

4 days ago

Haddington, East Lothian, United Kingdom East Lothian Council Full time
Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £ £26.13

Temporary for 12 months.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

East Lothian Council is seeking a Senior Project Officer to deliver a number of elements of our digital transformation programme and support to the corporate asset review programme. These include optimising our lets & bookings process, implementing a new booking system, improving our charging model and supporting work associated with the corporate asset review.

East Lothian Council is seeking a Senior Project Officer to take a lead role to deliver a number of elements of our digital transformation programme. This includes:

  • optimisation and consolidation of our lets & bookings processes across our corporate and education buildings, with the emphasis on users ability to self-serve
  • implementation of a new booking system that supports the above, working with key stakeholders across the council and central teams including IT and the Improvement Team; and
  • reviewing and developing a transparent, equitable and simplified charging model to optimise cost recovery and support automation.

The post will require the ability to work individually, as a member of a team and facilitate meetings with a number of key stakeholders across the organisation at all levels.

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

No direct line management responsibility, but will have responsibility for leading a Project Team or Teams consisting of a small number of staff seconded on a full-time or part time basis to deliver a project or projects.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree level qualification or equivalent and/ or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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