Project Manager

Job Description

Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership

Project Manager - Fixed term for 12 months
South East Locality Office, West Wing, 40 Captain’s Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8QF

Salary: £40,275 - £47,654
Hours: 36 per week

We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual for an exciting project management role within Operations in the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP).

EHSCP is made up of City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian colleagues and third sector partners, all delivering health and social care to keep Edinburgh healthy, cared for and safe. To achieve an Edinburgh health and social care service that’s fit for the future, we’re revolutionising what we do to deliver even more meaningful care across the city. We want to deliver the right care, at the right time and in the right place, in partnership with those we support.

As Project Manager, you will report to the Locality Manager but work alongside colleagues across the organisation to progress initiatives.

You will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of project(s), within timescale and budget, ensuring collaborative working across a broad range of stakeholders to support the delivery of the projects which contribute to EHSCP’s strategic objectives and improve operational efficiency.

With strong influencing and communication skills, you will require to evidence experience of managing large projects in a complex organisation and demonstrate good analytical and judgement skills.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in a business-related subject or equivalent experience and have experience in applying project management principles and methods such as PRINCE2.

This post is subject to a basic disclosure check. 

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.  For roles in grade 5 or above, annual increments in our contribution zones are dependent on achieving agreed performance goals.

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