Programme Manager

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 26 April 2021

Closing Date: Thursday 15 April 2021

Supporting Statement

As part of the application process, you must provide a Supporting Statement which tells us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate. More information is available on our Career site under How to Apply - www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/howtoapply. Without this statement, your application may not be progressed.

Job Details

To lead and deliver an effective, efficient and competent programme of activity and projects in support of the development and implementation of Levenmouth Reconnected Programme.

Responsibilities include input to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme with specialist tasks including:-

• Ensuring the successful implementation of the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme, working with both internal and external partners to identify, instigate, oversee and ensure reporting on contributing projects.
• Prioritising and identifying further opportunities for local and regional working which could include neighbouring local authorities, SUSTRANS, SEStran, SEPA, Visit Scotland, third sector, local businesses, etc.
• Ensuring that the economic growth is realised in Levenmouth and the Mid-Fife area and communities in Fife through the planning, development and construction of the new railway link, active travel and local bus service improvements.

The Person

You will have significant experience in economic development / roads / transportation functions and activities of managing performance and delivering results; promote a ‘can do’ culture; encourage and have experience and knowledge of innovation and continuous improvement, sustainable economic / social regeneration activities, strategic transport issues and, economic and climate change issues.

Essential to be educated to SCQF level 9, which includes a Degree or equivalent with desired Post Graduate qualification in Project management.

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For further information contact: John Mitchell - John.Mitchell@fife.gov.uk