Project Officer B3
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Job Summary
The Major Events Unit are looking for maternity cover for a Project Officer until at least August 2027 that will primarily be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ in Scotland.
The post holder will work with the Team Leader focusing on project planning budgeting assurance and social impact elements working alongside a wide range of key delivery partners and stakeholders to ensure the success of the project. Utilising core PPM principles the post will have a key role in ensuring that the events aims objectives and deliverables are tracked and managed ensuring that the 2027 Tour de France delivers strong outcomes for the people of Scotland. It will require the ability to build close working relationships strong planning and organisational skills and balance competing priorities whilst ensuring delivery of high-profile work.
Whilst the main focus will be on the 2027 Tour de France there may also be opportunities to be involved in other events where responsibility lies elsewhere within the team and wider division such as; annual golf events World Rally Championships the UEFA European Football Championship in 2028 and wider events strategy and policy work. On this basis the post-holder should be open to working flexibly across the division if the need arises.
This is a great opportunity to join a high performing supportive Division with the Unit consisting of a C2 2xC1 2xB3 (one of which is this role) and 3xB2 (two of which are currently being recruited). The post provides an opportunity to use and enhance operational delivery problem solving and project management skills in a fast paced challenging environment.
- Line management of 2xB2 members of staff.
- Support the Team Leader to ensure rigorous project management and provide assurance for senior officials and Ministers for major events projects funded by the Scottish Government across all areas including comms budget risk assessment resourcing policy benefits management and operational delivery. This will include leading for the team on programme assurance working and reporting across all grades.
- Contribute to cross-SG and Ministerial engagement work to ensure a collaborative approach to policy development and project delivery in relation to major events.
- Identify gaps and opportunities in major event planning develop success measures and carry out appropriate impact assessments for projects as appropriate.
- Support the Team Leader in external engagement representing the Scottish Government with senior stakeholders and contributing to the review and preparation of grant agreements and reporting arrangements.
- Provide clear succinct accurate advice and briefing for senior officials and Ministers. Oversee responses to correspondence FoIs FMQs and PQs ensuring timely and high-quality responses.
- Develop and implement plans to identify lessons from all stages of the planning and delivery of major events supporting continuous improvement across SG supported event projects.
- Provide support to other areas of the Major Events Unit and Division as required.
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How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 grade employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Thursday 24 September.
Selection Process
All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment.
Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
Apply before: 24/09/2026
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
