Public Sector Reform (PSR) Project Manager

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Public Sector Reform Project Manager

Council Offices, Kirkwall

35 hours per week

Temporary to 31 December 2027

£48,017 - £50,919

£26.31 - £27.90 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

You will be reporting to the Service Manager for Policy and Communications.

Your working pattern is Monday - Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role will include ensuring the Public Service Reform Leadership, which includes representatives from Orkney Islands Council, NHS Orkney and the Integration Joint Board, are fully supported on all matters relating to Public Service Reform in Orkney.

Public Service Reform is focused on improving how local services work together to deliver better outcomes for people in Orkney. Working across Orkney Islands Council, NHS Orkney and other partners, the programme aims to develop more integrated and effective ways of delivering services, supported by national and local policy priorities.

As Public Service Reform Project Manager, you will support the Orkney Public Service Reform Steering Group in driving this agenda forward. Working closely with senior leaders and partners, you will help identify opportunities for change, coordinate activity and turn ideas into practical service improvements.

The role involves managing projects and workstreams, organising meetings, monitoring progress and supporting engagement with communities, stakeholders and partner organisations. You will help build strong relationships and ensure projects remain focused on delivering positive outcomes for local people.

You will also contribute to communications, reports and briefings, translating complex information and policy developments into clear, accessible messages for a range of audiences.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with experience of project management, service improvement or organisational change. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and IT skills are essential, together with the ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and maintain a high standard of written work.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.

This post is classed as a politically restricted post under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information.

Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy

Applications close on 23.59 Sunday 23 August 2026, with shortlisting taking place Monday 24 August 2026, and interviews are scheduled from Monday 7 September 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Ross Cunningham at ross.cunningham@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 Ext. 2200.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.