Job Description

Economic Development Project Manager

Do you have the drive to deliver services in new and innovative ways?

Are you passionate about creating better places and a greener, more sustainable future for communities and the environment? South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Project Manager to join our Economic Development Team to help drive positive change within South Lanarkshire. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of towns across South Lanarkshire, working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver regeneration across the Council and within our communities.

About Us

Supporting the economy through the work of the economic development service is a key Council priority. Major projects including the delivery of town centre masterplans, city deal infrastructure projects, inward investment and working closely with all our communities are key to this success. The council are working to deliver transformational change in partnership with groups and organisations to achieve our common goals on behalf of communities.

The work of our economic development service across all our towns and communities is extensive and continuing to grow in reaction to the many challenges faced in the economy. Based within Community and Enterprise Resources, with a Council wide influence, the opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking Project Manager to help set and maintain our strategic direction within this agenda, alongside leading a small team of experienced and dedicated economic development professionals.

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development and the Economic Development Manager in providing the strategic direction in relation to the delivery of town centre strategies and action plans working with key stakeholders to improve Places across South Lanarkshire.

Support the Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development and the Economic Development Manager with Preparation and delivery of Town Centre Masterplans for East Kilbride and Hamilton.

To lead Council negotiations with private and public sector organisations in relation to joint venture and other public / private partnerships.

To lead in the design, development, management of specific economic development programmes projects and service level agreements, ensure that these are developed and implemented appropriately, and that elected members, partners and Council officials are advised of progress and performance as required.

To lead in managing resources (particularly relating to staff and budgets) in a range of economic development related programmes and initiatives.

The Individual

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
Up to 33 days annual leave
Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly policies - flexible working, including consideration of a condensed working weeks e.g 4 day working week, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)