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• Executes demand planning for a complex portfolio of weapons systems and/or component piece parts.
• Supports the development and implementation of outcome-based demand support strategies that optimize supply chain management principles to enhance system readiness and life cycle cost affordability.
• Executes the demand planning module.
• Supports the weapon system manager in the development and documentation of demand forecasts to support the weapon system sustainment strategy in accordance with policy and regulatory guidance.
• Addresses a variety of demand planning problems, questions, or conditions.

Join Our Team as a Junior Business Systems SupportAnalyst

Location: Aberdeen

AboutThe Client

As part of theirContinued growth. Our Client is seekinga driven and focused individual to join our IT team as a Junior BusinessSystems Support Analyst. This role is based at our Head Office in Aberdeen,with the opportunity to support our global divisions worldwide.

RoleOverview

In this role,you will primarily provide 1st line support for the business systems usedwithin our Head Office. You will also be part of the group IT Team, supportingall divisions. The emphasis will be on our main business ERP system, MicrosoftDynamics GP, and its supporting applications. Experience with this system or asimilar application is preferred. Technical knowledge of Microsoft applicationsand suites such as MS365, MS Server 2016/2022, and MS Windows 10/11 Pro wouldbe an advantage.

KeyResponsibilities

• Provide first line support to all users, requiring excellent people skills and strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Document user requirements accurately to liaise effectively with 2nd line support and 3rd party suppliers for application issues or bespoke customization.
• Manage installation and upgrades of applications.
• Provide end user training.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Maintain a flexible approach to working hours to support our remote office locations and the demands of the business.

KeySkills and Experience

• Good level of experience with Windows 10/11 Operating Systems and understanding of application infrastructure.
• Proficient in all MS365 Entra and Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Some experience in report writing and design.
• Experience in end user support using a helpdesk system and communicating resolutions in a timely manner.

WhyJoin Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing company.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Gain experience in a global IT team with diverse responsibilities.

If you arepassionate about IT support and eager to grow your career, we would love tohear from you! Send a copy of your CV

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About the Roles

Base Location: Shetland, Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth or Glasgow

Due to the location of the AC delivery projects being within the Shetland portfolio, there is requirement for site attendance at least every second week for 2-3 days overseeing both construction and safety, health, welfare and environment requirements of the project.

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The SSEN Transmission Offshore Delivery team is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high value AC projects delivering onshore overhead line, underground cables and substation projects for the Shetland portfolio. Reporting to a Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for the award and management throughout delivery. You will play a pivotal role in the successful execution, ensuring collaboration across the supply chain and managing project interfaces. The role will require closely working with and guiding Project Managers and Construction Managers to ensure alignment and integration with any wider interfaces. The scale of our AC portfolio of projects is already large and is anticipated to grow in the coming years, creating great opportunities for progression within the Transmission business.

The key duties and responsibilities of this role will be:

- Accountable to the Business for the safety, health and wellbeing of all personnel, and for environmental aspects of those Transmission project activities being managed, including compliance with our framework behaviour charters and the CDM regulations.

- Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects or packages in line with Project Execution Plans to ensure that these are executed to cost, schedule and quality.

- Accountable for all commercial aspects of delivery including contract negotiation, contract awards, and NEC contract management, ensuring that any disputes are escalated as appropriate for resolution. Accountable to the business for the budget and delivery of the project / package within this.

- Ensuring the use of recognised project management processes, reporting, methods, techniques and tools, in particular the application of our Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance Framework Manual.

- Provide leadership and demonstrate our core values. Lead teams, ensuring these are highly competent, well-motivated, and organised to deliver consistent excellence. Take line management and mentoring responsibility for your direct reports to ensure they perform their required duties and are given all available opportunity to develop.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we'd love you to have:

- A proven track record of leading and safely delivering projects or programmes of work to cost, schedule and quality in the Transmission, Construction, Energy, or other regulated industry / the wider utilities sector.

- An engineering, construction, or project management qualification/degree or equivalent experience is required.

- Thorough engineering or construction knowledge and understanding, including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. the CDM 2015 regulations.

- Commercially astute, with sound knowledge and experience of negotiating, administering, and managing NEC Contracts, a recognised NEC qualification/registration would be a bonus.

- Experience of the governance, reporting, and management requirements for projects and/or programmes of work in a regulated environment, with prior delivery budget responsibilities of over >£10m.

Lack experience but are still interested?

If you have a background in project management within another industry or are looking to move into a project management role, please do apply. We may be able to offer a Project Manager role with the ability to transition to a Senior Project Manager role once the necessary experience has been gained.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie on 01738 342963.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

A leading group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist to join their independent Opticians based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.

Optometrist - Role

• Working with a successful group of high end independent Opticians
• Beautiful location - relaxed feel
• Focus on patient care
• Testing times are 40-50 minutes
• Optix software
• Close teams who share ideas and input into the business
• Continuous training and support
• Competitive salary specific to the location Typically between 45-60K DOE
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week - 9am to 5.30pm (4.30pm on a Sat)
• Generous bonus scheme
• Location supplement may also be available
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Professional fees paid
• Staff and family/friends discounts
• Being part of a company that cares

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Will put the patient first
• Wants to help develop and grow the business
• Wants to be a part of a friendly, close knit team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about Optometry
• Patient focused

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: St. Machar Academy, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and
contribute to the professional, corporate life of the
school in relation to pupils, staff and appropriate external
bodies within the agreements of the SNCT

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Appropriate teaching qualification
• Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration
• PVG scheme membership – Working with Children

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Standard for Full Registration

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices across Scotland (Inverness/Aberdeen/Perth). The Project is based in the Aberdeenshire area, where site presence is required.

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join the SSEN Transmission Capital Delivery team and work on a complex asset replacement.

The key responsibilities involved include:

- Leading the SSE team and managing multiple external contractors, to ensure project excellence is achieved and we deliver on our promises.

- Managing the execution of a capital project, ensuring the safe delivery to programme, cost and the necessary quality.

- Ensuring the project adheres to our Safety Management Systems, best practices and the SSE Governance processes.

- Demonstrating alignment with the SSE Safety culture and core values.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A strong project management, engineering or construction background and understanding of applicable health and safety regulations including CDM regulations.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proven track record in the successful delivery of large projects.

- Contractual management experience (NEC3 experience is preferable), with the ability to forecast and control costs as well as develop and manage integrated project programmes.

- Due to the location of our projects, there is a need to have a driving licence and, a willingness to travel to site and be on site for 2-3 days a week during construction.

- Experience managing large electricity transmission projects is desirable. Experience in managing major projects from other industries, coupled with the desire and ability to learn quickly will be considered.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley-Anne on 01738 351976.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

About the Role

Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth, Glasgow or Inverness.

Salary: c£ (DOE) + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options available.

What is the Role

We have exciting opportunities for Planning Engineers (Primavera P6 required) to work within the SSEN Transmission Offshore Directorate team. SSEN Transmission is responsible for building and reinforcing the network infrastructure including connecting all Renewable Energy generated in the North of Scotland, islands and offshore to achieve NetZero.

These fantastic opportunities to join a diverse & inclusive team have become available following continued growth and work on some of the most complex and innovative projects to ensure we deliver our NetZero ambitions. Here at SSEN Transmission we are committed to developing and supporting our team as we grow. Our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, meaning there will likely be opportunities for progression within the business.

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

- Planning projects within Transmission, including producing and managing programmes. You will have practical field experience with planning & scheduling.

- Provide planning support across the full project lifecycle using Primavera P6.

- Produce and maintain client perspective programmes that support the project work processes, milestones and deadlines.

- Liaise with project teams, contractors, site management and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle to effectively report on project progress.

- Provide reporting and feedback to project and business group management that are appropriate to the project needs and the client requirements.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Previous experience in using Primavera P6 on Large Capital Projects.

- Desirable awareness of NEC3 Contract management, but not essential.

- Demonstrable ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Working knowledge of Standard Microsoft 365 Office Suite.

- A can-do attitude focused on contributing to a positive working environment.

The successful candidate would be expected to travel between different SSE offices/project sites, with the occasional overnight stay. Therefore, a driving licence is required.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie at 01738 342963.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Business Analyst required to link organisational stakeholders, end users, and the technical development team.
You will analyse software workflows including developing business requirements, process design, procurement, testing and implementation support.

Key skills
Understand the structure, relationship, and business rules of the organization
Model internal environment and workflows (as-is) to the requirements (to-be)
Technical and functional understanding of:
SAP
Office 365 ??? Sharepoint, Powerapps, etc.
Microsoft Azure ??? interface between internal systems and the data repository

Role responsibilities
Perform business analysis activities using a variety of techniques in initiatives of varying scope.
Manage the concept phase and framing of the project thus supporting and guiding the development of system requirements and preparing business cases
Delivering:
High level or business requirements
Functional and non-functional requirements
Detailed requirements
Build and development support
Co-ordinate test and delivery phase
Change management.

Job Description

"Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for".

Location: Lochside Academy

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 12 and above (currently £32,555 per annum / £16.92 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Lochside Academy is a school with an increasing roll. We now have several opportunities to come and join our school. Please see the link below to find out more about us:

https://youtu.be/glM63vVoquU

Job purpose:
To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional, corporate life of the school in relation to pupils, staff and appropriate external bodies within the agreements of the SNCT

Requirements

Appropriate teaching qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration

PVG scheme membership - working with Children

Responsibilities

Standard for full GTCS registration

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A leading group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist to join their independent Opticians based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.

Optometrist - Role

• Working with a successful group of high end independent Opticians
• Beautiful location - relaxed feel
• Focus on patient care
• Testing times are 40-50 minutes
• Optix software
• Close teams who share ideas and input into the business
• Continuous training and support
• Competitive salary specific to the location Typically between 45-60K DOE
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week - 9am to 5.30pm (4.30pm on a Sat)
• Generous bonus scheme
• Location supplement may also be available
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Professional fees paid
• Staff and family/friends discounts
• Being part of a company that cares

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Will put the patient first
• Wants to help develop and grow the business
• Wants to be a part of a friendly, close knit team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about Optometry
• Patient focused

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

About the Role:

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and these roles are no exception. We will however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices across Scotland (Inverness/Aberdeen/Perth/Glasgow).

If you are interested in relocating to North of Scotland, we are happy to discuss further.

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSEN Transmission Offshore Delivery Team is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to support the Peterhead 3 Bay 400kV Enabling Works, which will support the connection of the new Peterhead HVDC Converter Station link to a new HVDC Converter Station to Drax in North Yorkshire.

The key duties and responsibilities of these roles include:

- Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling projects or packages in line with Project Management Plans to ensure that these are executed to cost, schedule and quality, delivering comprehensive updates on progress to the Lead/Senior Project Manager.

- Commercial responsibilities, including contract negotiation, contract awards, and NEC contract management, ensuring that any disputes are escalated as appropriate for resolution. Budgetary responsibilities.

- Compliance with our framework behaviour charter and CDM Regulations.

- Ensuring the project adheres to our Safety Management Systems, best practices and the SSE Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance processes.

- Provide guidance and demonstrate our core values. Manage teams, ensuring these are highly capable, well-motivated, and organised to deliver consistent excellence.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, wed love you to have:

- A proven track record of safely delivering packages of work or projects to cost, schedule and quality in the Transmission, Construction, Energy, or other regulated industry / the wider utilities sector.

- Proactive, problem solving to ensure Project is delivered to SSEN Transmission stakeholder requirements.

- People management experience and a passion for safety, with an understanding of project management methodology and practice to lead a multi-discipline team to success coupled with an engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience is required.

- Engineering or construction knowledge and understanding, including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. CDM 2015 regulations.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie at 01738 342963.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

Responsible to a Team Leader as part of a team caring for the built and natural environment and creating the conditions for growth for Aberdeen through the development and implementation of an up-to-date and long-term land use and transportation planning framework and related matters to comply with statutory requirements.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning or related discipline (e.g. Geography,
Environmental Studies)

Membership of the RTPI or other appropriate professional institute, or can demonstrate
a commitment to actively working towards achieving professional membership

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Workload planning

Making a difference/outcome focused where it counts

Development and implementation of land use, transportation/related planning policies

Appropriate legislation, procedures, government advice and best practice.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this linkand the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.ukand trying their interactive video challenge.

Location: City Wide
Status: Permanent, Full Time

Bon Accord Care are inviting applications to join the dynamic, inclusive and collaborative Delivery & Development team. We are recruiting a Project Manager, based in Aberdeen, at a time where we continue on an exciting and ambitious three-year strategic delivery plan [click here to access the BAC Strategy 2023-2026].

About us

In Bon Accord Care, we work in an integrated way with health and social care organisations across Aberdeen city to care, promote independence and healthy lives, whilst investing in our workforce. We play an instrumental part in supporting citizens to maintain their health and wellbeing through our provision of social care services. Our portfolios of services support people in their own homes, sheltered housing, and care homes, both on a continuing and intermediate basis. The values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork (RITA) are important to us. They underpin our day-to-day service delivery and help us ‘make a difference’ in the lives of those we support and their families, and for our staff.

About you

The postholder will report to an Operational Lead within the team and will work closely with our service-based staff to promote consistent and collaborative approaches to delivery and development across our services.

Job Purpose:

To provide project leadership and management on a range of transformation projects assigned through the Transformation Project Portfolio process, in order to deliver appropriate projects on time, on budget and to the required level of quality.

More information

If this sounds like you, or if you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Operational Lead Craig Burden CBurden@Bonaccordcare.org , for an informal discussion.

Requirements

About you and this post

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team., someone who can help drive forward transformation projects that help us to ‘make a difference’ for those we support, their families and our staff. We are looking to attract the right candidate who offers knowledge and experiences of project management, that is underpinned with project management and change methodologies and approaches that successfully deliver improvements in the way we work. A keen collaborator, who works well across multi-sectoral boundaries and takes an integrated approach to continuous improvement. Someone who has a solid grounding health and social care and/or business. In addition, the key areas of focus within this role include:

• Contribute to business across all workstreams in Bon Accord Care.
• Excellent, clear, communication skills, electronic, written, verbal and that acknowledge and build on contributions of others.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in their role, promoting matrix leadership approaches.
• Challenges inefficiency and status quo, striving to introduce and lead improvements where necessary.
• Carry out duties in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures and national care standards and professional codes of practice.
• Leads others to, and champions adoption of, BAC values in all areas of responsibility, demonstrating RITA in all they do.
• Focused on engagement, co-production and co-design of assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating changes and improvements in ways of working, that enhance experiences for service users and staff.
• Adopts a robust evidence-based approach to project development and promotes solution-focused ways of working in their own practice, and that of others.
• Is flexible and adaptable, responding to the needs of those with whom they are connecting.
• Leadership experience in guiding others through organizational change.
• Supervision of staff and business improvement and delivery and development teams.
• Familiar with principles of appreciative enquiry.
• Committed to their ongoing personal development.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; with a high attention to detail and accuracy, and competent in using the MS Office Suite/ 365 - [Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint].
• Have a strong understanding for the need for confidentiality.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Formal training on one of the common Project Management frameworks/methodologies or equivalent experience in the application of these frameworks/methodologies
• Experience in leading a project team and delivery of multi-disciplined projects in a health and/or social care environment

Responsibilities

The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of:

• Knowledge of at least one of the common Project Management frameworks/methodologies
• Different approaches to delivering projects (e.g. PRINCE2, waterfall, Agile) their benefits and when it is appropriate to use each approach
• Knowledge of Business and/or Technical requirements analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation, as applies to local government
• Experience of managing change and improvement projects with a strong focus on delivering business benefits

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details on the role

The opportunity to visit some of our services and connect with staff and service users is also offered to candidates who are considering an application.

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