Project Support Officer
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Job Summary
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Overview
The post is based in Revenue Scotlands newly established Change Portfolio function responsible for the implementation of New Devolved Taxes and other change initiatives across the organisation.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager deliver required change from pre-initiation to implementation ensuring adherence to PPM best practice. The post holder will be responsible for maintenance of project documentation and engaging with staff and stakeholders within a project context.
As a key member of the Portfolio Team the post holder will be responsible for supporting and coordinating various aspects of project management activities and processes (scheduling risk reporting).
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in the creation and maintenance of project documentation such as project delivery plans briefs etc.
- Maintain the key project logs including risks issues dependencies assumptions (RAID) and action logs.
- Assist the project Manager with the compilation of required progress reports i.e. Highlight Reports exception reports etc
- Co-ordinate meetings with relevant stakeholders noting actions and decisions where appropriate and support the Project Manager in the presentation of project information/updates.
- Act as point of contact for assigned projects to help manage communications resolve minor issues and escalate required actions and concerns where appropriate.
Qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Project Support Officers should have or be willing to work towards a foundation level qualification such as APMs Project Fundamentals or Foundation Level on the Axelos standards; Prince 2 MSP MoP or P3O similarly formal non-certificated awareness or foundation courses may be appropriate.
Experience:
Project Support Officershould have good experience in a fast-paced delivery or governance environment demonstrating strong organisational skills keen attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Success Profile
Technical / Professional Skills:
| Planning and scheduling | Awareness |
| Stakeholder engagement | Awareness |
You can find out more about the skills required here:Project Delivery Capability Framework 2021
Behaviours:
- Working Together Level 1
- Managing a Quality Service Level 1
- Seeing the Bigger Picture level 1
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide -
How to apply
This post is a permanent B1 grade opportunity.
Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Apply before: 23:59pm on Monday 13 July
If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and an assessment exercise details of which will be provided in advance.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 20 July however this may be subject to change.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
Please contact Joseph Skaria for further information on this role: J
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principlesand we investigate anycomplaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
About us
Revenue Scotland is Scotlands devolved tax authority and contributes to Scotlands public services through the taxes we collect.
Revenue Scotland is a diverse high performing organisation that has a reputation for delivering excellence and a commitment to continually improving the way we work while supporting the health well-being and development of our employees. Revenue Scotland is a great place to develop new skills and you will be supported in your role with learning and development to enable you to perform at your best.
Look at ourvideo to find out more about working for Revenue Scotland.
If you would like to learn more about Revenue Scotland please visit ourwebsite.OurCorporate Plan sets out our strategic objectives for the next three years.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options. Our hybrid working principles require you to attend your assigned office Victoria Quay Edinburgh at least 2/3 days each month. Our hybrid approach supports a blend of home and workplace working this should be agreed with the line manager to achieve the right balance between collaboration in-person engagement and flexibility. You can also work from our Glasgow hub office if required.
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks Identity Right to work Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on theUK Government website or read about the different levels of security checks in ourCandidate Guide.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment todiversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them in ourcandidate guide.
Revenue Scotland is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used.The interview and assessment process are primarily conducted in person unless you require a reasonable adjustment. Interview questions will be issued 24 hours in advance. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process please let us know via.
OurCandidate Guide provides further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Further information
Revenue Scotland are a Non-Ministerial Office who are part of Scottish Government Main Bargaining unit and have adopted Scottish Government main terms and conditions and pay arrangements.
Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service working to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules. part of any recruitment process Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.
Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
Minimum Time in Post
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
A reserve list of successful candidates may be kept for a period of up to 12 months.
Please contact Joseph Skaria for further information on this role: J
Apply before: 23:59 on 13/07/2026.
Required Experience:
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