Job Description Post Title: Project Manager (Strategic Improvement) Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness Hours: 35 hours per week Duration: Fixed Term for 23 Months Salary: £47,8471 - £52,325 Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Person: Brian Cameron E-mail: brian.cameron2highland.gov.uk Job Purpose: To lead and manage the successful delivery of Projects to meet agreed strategic, service improvement and efficiency targets. The focus of this post will specifically be on delivering the Trades Framework as part of the outcomes of the Trades Review. Please APPLY ONLINE. The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Requirements Experience of working in a similar role within a complex Programme/Project which has delivered significant business improvement and change Experience of managing teams / resources Knowledge of the construction industry and procurement legislation/good practice Appropriate project management qualification or experience