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Project Manager - FTA until May 2027

£45,711 to £49,229 + 28.97% employer pension contributions | Full time | National

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Programme Management Office (PMO) to support the delivery of a wide variety of change projects across the agency. Note this role is maternity cover until May 2027

The PMO is responsible for the successful delivery of a transformation programme comprising a wide variety of projects within Scottish Forestry. 

Projects can span:

  • system improvements
  • processes redesign
  • management information
  • organisational change

To be successful, you need to have:

  • experience (min 3 years) delivering complex projects in a project manager role
  • a good working knowledge of change management frameworks and approaches
  • good numerical and budget management skills
  • excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

You will:

  • play a key role in helping us to plan, co-ordinate and track internally and externally focused improvement related projects which help us achieve the Scottish Government’s ambitions for forestry in Scotland
  • collaborate closely with colleagues from across the agency to help our organisation meet emerging needs and increasing demands

Application closing date

The application closing date for this role is 19 July 2026.

Apply on the Scottish Forestry recruitment portal

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