Peer Collaborative Improvement Project Manager

Job Description

Peer collaborative improvement (PCI) is a critical component of Scottish local government’s sector-led improvement model, with self-assessment and the Local Government Benchmarking Framework (LGBF) as key cornerstones of this approach.  Peer collaborative improvement is designed to support performance improvement in areas of local authority activity and services that have been identified as needing further improvement. The purpose of this role is to work collaboratively in a key project manager role to help deliver tangible and sustained improvements across the public sector through supporting the work of the Peer Collaborative Improvement programme. The project manager will undertake a wide range of activities to support the development and roll-out of peer collaborative improvement across Scottish local government.   A key focus will be to ensure that the process delivers benefits for the councils taking part, including both host and peer reviewer authorities.  The post holder will also help capture learning, good practice and national recommendations which are identified during the process to deliver benefit for the wider local government sector.

Information

Location:  West Lothian Council Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6FF

It is anticipated that the role will involve a blended model of office and home working. This flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager.

Duration of Contract:  12 months (with possibility of extension beyond this date subject to funding). This post can be offered as a secondment.

Hours:  Standard working week is 36 hours Monday to Friday. 

Hours can be worked flexibly in agreement with the Line Manager.

Closing Date:  13 October 2024

Interview Date

A competence based interview will take place 25 October 2024 (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email a week in advance of the interview).

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Background

The Improvement Service (IS) is a publicly funded company limited by guarantee, with a total annual budget in the region of £12 Million. We exist to support councils and their partners to improve the health, quality of life and opportunities of all Scottish people through community leadership, strong local governance and the delivery of high quality, efficient local services. 

Working for the IS means joining a team of professionals, who work together to strive for continuous improvement in the public sector and ultimately, better outcomes for Scotland’s communities. 

Our company headquarters are based in West Lothian, located conveniently for commuters between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pay is only one of the benefits of working for the IS, our terms and conditions are progressive and flexible and employees are rewarded with a generous annual leave entitlement of forty one days per year as well as a flexible working policy. 

The IS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

The IS is a Disability Confidence Committed Employer. We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.