Programme Manager Levenmouth Reconnected Blueprint

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Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to lead delivery of the £10m Levenmouth Reconnected Programme with its focus on the Economic, Social and Environmental regeneration of the Levenmouth area through the reintroduction of the Leven Rail Link and associated transformational Active Travel and Bus improvements.

The key tasks within the role include:

• Ensuring that economic growth is realised in Levenmouth, the Mid-Fife area and communities in Fife through the planning, development and construction of the new railway link, active travel, local bus services and Placemaking opportunities. 
• Identifying and developing opportunities for transformational change, including working with local and regional partners, neighbouring local authorities, SUSTRANS, SEStran, SEPA, Visit Scotland, third sector, and local businesses, etc.
• Ensuring the successful implementation of the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme, working with internal and external partners to identify, instigate, oversee and ensure reporting on contributing projects.

Reporting to the Service Manager within Roads and Transportation services, we are looking for a dynamic, inventive, collaborative Programme Manager to join our team.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced professional who has experience in Local Government in a similar role, has excellent communication and team building skills and an appreciation of political objectives, local aspirations, and financial constraints.

The candidate should be a member of an appropriate professional body and educated to Degree level or equivalent. You will be a professional role model and demonstrate a proven track record in delivery.