Major Events Project Officer

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.

Location: Victoria Quay, Edinburgh

Working Arrangement: Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location.

Eligibility: Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer from core SG only. 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: We have an opportunity for a B2 Project Officer to join the Major Events Unit on a permanent basis to support delivery of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ and a pipeline of future major events. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with skills in project management.

The Major Events Project Officer is responsible for supporting the Project Manager and Project Director to enable the delivery of the project. This broad role will include leading on and coordinating elements of the six aspects of a project (scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources) primarily through responsibility for maintaining and presenting key documentation, engaging with key partners and stakeholders and general coordination of day-to-day project tasks.

This role sits within the Major Events Division which is responsible for supporting and delivering a strong pipeline of major events for Scotland. The Major Events Division delivers multiple complicated, timebound projects across several units, with workload peaking as we approach delivery of each individual event.

The post will form part of the Major Events Unit and has a particular focus on the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ, where it will help oversee the Scottish Government’s investment in the event and contribute to the overall planning and delivery to ensure its success. There may also be opportunities to be involved in other events where responsibility lies elsewhere within the unit and wider division such as annual golf events and the UEFA European Football Championship in 2028. On this basis, the post-holder should be open to working flexibly across the division if the need arises.

The Major Events Unit is also responsible for Scottish Government interest relating to the National Events Strategy, the Events Industry Advisory Group and collaborating with partners on the pipeline for future hosting opportunities. We work closely with the UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Welsh Government; Scottish Local Authorities and national sporting bodies to deliver these events. We also engage regularly across a wide range of other areas in the Scottish Government, including Tourism, Transport Scotland, Active Scotland and Finance and SGLD colleagues, as well as VisitScotland’s Events Directorate.

This is a great opportunity to join a high performing, supportive Division. The post provides an opportunity to use and enhance operational delivery, problem solving, and project management skills in a fast paced, challenging environment.