Project Co-ordinator, Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth - PKC13587

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it’s about being part of something meaningful. It’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity: Project Co-Ordinator (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC13587 £31,759 - £34,011 Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth. Perth and Kinross Council are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead on a new project to digitise and map our Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s). The post will be based within the Road Safety Team and will work closely with colleagues who write and promote TRO’s on a regular basis.

The person would be responsible for implementing new software, Statmap, which will enable TRO data to be easily interrogated and amended. Much of this data will need to be interpreted and then input into the various GIS systems. The person will be responsible for liaising with software providers, legal staff, IT and their Traffic and Network colleagues to manage and validate the data. They would also be responsible for managing the project programme and providing feedback to other stakeholders.

In addition to this project, it is expected the person would gain significant knowledge of the systems. They would therefore be in a good position to assist with further GIS work to help manage, update and improve our asset management mapping across the team. There may also be an opportunity to gain experience in other areas of the team depending on project progress and opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required

Candidates require to be skilled individuals who can demonstrate initiative and take responsibility for decisions to achieve desired results. The post primarily requires desktop work and so good computer skills are essential. Familiarity using GIS systems is desirable, but training will be provided. Experience using AutoCAD would be beneficial but not required.

It is expected you will have well-developed written, oral and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate confidently, clearly and precisely with a broad and varied audience. You will be a team player, but also self-sufficient, able to multitask and work with minimum supervision. You will have initiative, sound judgement and a confidence to work across all levels of the organisation and be able to form effective partnerships both internally and externally.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here’s what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

A healthy work-life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part-time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Craig Daly, Traffic & Network Service Manager at CEDaly@pkc.gov.uk to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW”. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above-mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.