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: 3 November 2024
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Interview Date
A competence based interview will take place (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email a week in advance of the interview). Date TBC.
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.
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.
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