Junior Project Manager (LIFE +)

Junior Project Manager (LIFE +)                                                             
Ref: SS393242
£25,963
Fixed Term - 12 months
Based at Eurocentral, North Lanarkshire

Playing a key role in the delivery of an innovative web project, you'll enjoy an excellent opportunity to enhance your career. You'll be part of a significant EC-funded initiative which will transform approaches to protecting Scotland's environment.

Your role

The SEWeb (LIFE) project is a groundbreaking partnership between SEPA and other organisations involved in safeguarding Scotland's environment. With funding from the European Commission's LIFE + Programme, this new website will revolutionise the accessibility and usability of crucial environmental information, drawn from an extensive network of data providers and users.

The scope of the project spans everything from web development and data analysis to partnerships and public engagement. You'll work alongside a senior project manager and senior technical coordinator, plus a number of business analysts and workstream leads. The project will also involve over 50 other staff on specific assignments. Providing a combination of support, coordination and administration for the senior project manager, you'll also personally manage small areas of activity. We'll expect you to develop plans, monitor progress and produce reports.

Your background

You'll demonstrate a range of skills and experience: 

- PRINCE2 qualification (Foundation or above)
- Specialist skills in Microsoft Project
- Significant experience within project teams
- Team leadership/issue management in a Matrix environment
- Knowledge - and ideally some experience - of project controls and budget management
- The ability to understand and interpret technical concepts
- Excellent communication, influencing and motivational skills

About us

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is Scotland's environmental watchdog. Ministers, businesses and the public all rely on us. As well as tackling threats, we regulate, report and advise on activities nationwide. Our team of experts is committed to protecting and improving Scotland's unique and beautiful environment.

Closing date: 9th August 2013