Project Manager (Tour de France) - City Chambers

Project Manager (Tour de France) - Fixed term until 31/07/2027
City Chambers

Salary: £47,639 - £56,392
Hours: 36 per week

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Project Manager to assist in the delivery of the Grand Départ for the Tour de France in 2027.

This role will be responsible for developing and tracking key milestones and budgets, reporting, procuring services and monitoring contracts and project plans as well as providing support to the Project Lead. The postholder will work across a number of Council services and work closely with the Host Relationship Managers and Event Manager from Grand Départ GB 2027 Ltd to ensure excellent project management of the Grand Départ in Edinburgh.

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're 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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