Job Description

The Project Officer will assist in the effective delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed standards. The role involves supporting project management processes, engaging with stakeholders, and aligning outcomes with Health and Social Care's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

To work with other members of the team to implement key elements of the Strategic Delivery Plan and Financial Delivery Plan, ensuring improvement to service delivery/ financial effectiveness.

Lead on some action plans arising from the overall programme plan ensuring agreed milestones and timescales are achieved.

To provide professional advice, support and guidance to service contacts.

To assist senior managers in communication and engagement regarding projects as appropriate, and update on progress of the programme and delivery of agreed outcomes.

The Individual

Proven experience in working on projects and delivering outcomes successfully.

Proven experience of analysing complex information in order to identify opportunities for improvements.

Experience working with programmes.

HND in related subject

Thorough understanding of programme and project management.

Self confident, self motivated and able to work independently.

Effective research and analysis skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills - oral and written

Ability to respond to competing demands, prioritise self and work on own initiative

Ability to use Microsoft Office inc Word, Excel, Powerpoint or equivalent

Ability to prepare detailed reports and project/budget plans

Demonstrable critical analysis skills.

Ability to evaluate risk and potential impacts Broad understanding of all aspects of Health and Social Care

Ability to negotiate and influence others

Ability to gain trust of stakeholders and take a collaborative approach

Ability to work accurately and to accept responsibility

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray and occasionally outside of the area to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Excellent communication skills at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to establish a rapport with a range of audiences to build effective relationships with key stakeholders

Must respect confidentiality

Can relate to people at all levels

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to work in a shared/open plan office and at home as part of a hybrid model of working

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in different offices depending on service requirements

Closing Date: 23 September 2025

Starting Salary: £44,938.40

£23.84 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 15 September 2025

For further information contact Jeanette Netherwood, 01343 563864