Project Management Adviser (Maternity Cover)

Join us now to be part of the vital force in protecting and enhancing our National Park. We as a National Park Authority play a crucial role in tackling the twin challenges of the global Climate Emergency and Nature Crisis.

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed project delivery professional to join our dynamic, innovative and ambitious team!

Job Title: Project Management Adviser

Salary: £35,122 - £42,092 (Band D) per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week - we are happy to talk part time and flexible working.

Contract: 1 year fixed term (Maternity Cover)

Location: Balloch, with hybrid working model in place

The Role:

In our Nature and Land Use Team we are leading the development and delivery of an ambitious new nature restoration strategy, Future Nature. This sets out a vision and delivery plan to collaborate with partners, work with landowners and charities, engage with and support communities and to develop the policy and funding we need to actively restore nature all across the National Park.

We have a –full time, one year (fixed term) role for a Project Management Advisor that will suit experienced professionals looking to lead larger more complex projects and offers an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills within a National Park setting. As well as supporting the Nature and Land Use projects, this role will work with our Corporate Project Management Team to help develop and evolve our project and programme management processes across the organisation.

You will be joining the organisation at a key pivotal moment when we are refreshing our strategic direction and identifying the priorities for the National Park to help address the climate emergency and restore nature. You can read more here. Join us in these key roles in supporting delivery for climate and nature and people and you will be helping to shape the future of the Park and secure a wide range of benefits for not just the National Park as a place but also the People who live, work and visit it.

Responsibilities:

• To influence, lead and define the project management approach for specified projects undertaken by the NPA; thereafter to continuously monitor for audit purposes.
• To provide expert advice and information as necessary, including training, on matters relating to project development and delivery.
• Working as part of the corporate project management team, contribute to the review and development of our organisation-wide approach to project and programme management.
• To directly develop and deliver non capital and capital projects.
• Identify improvement opportunities, including efficiencies and deliver innovative solutions to capitalise on these.
• To manage the initiation of projects including the development of an appropriate PID and project plan, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
• To report project progress as directed by Project Managers, including attendance at Project Boards.
• To oversee and monitor the budget for projects and report any concerns to Project Managers.
• To manage the closure of projects including the handover and undertaking a lessons learned review.
• To develop contingency plans and manage project risks, reporting any areas of concern to the appropriate Project Board.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.

Who we are looking for:

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

• Proven track record of delivering projects using proven project management methodology
• Experience of Budget management, including reporting, profiling and meeting year end deadlines and targets for spend
• Significant experience of prioritising work and supporting a number of different projects simultaneously.
• Experience of influencing multi-disciplinary project teams and senior managers
• Experience of procurement and contracts management
• Advanced practical knowledge of MS Project
• Advanced practical knowledge of a proven Project Management methodology i.e. PRINCE2 or APM
• High levels of determination and abilities to be a self-starter who is focused on the delivery of outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, management, organisational, analytical, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate ability to influence, motivate and lead diverse teams.
• Ability to plan, manage and deliver against agreed outcomes, good attention to detail.

Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:

• Experience of public sector led partnership projects
• Experience of capital project development and delivery.
• Sound understanding of the current Scottish Government’s priorities and strategies including in respect of Climate Change, biodiversity and net zero.
• PRINCE2 Qualified/or APMP
• Programme management i.e. MSP accreditation

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role, please complete your application by 10th July 2024 @ 9am.

• Access our application form on our website
• Interviews will be virtual
• Interview dates are set for: week commencing 6th August 2024

Who we are and our values:

We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.

Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.