At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate key projects and support governance for Scotland's new housing delivery agency.
- Company: Join the Scottish Government's innovative More Homes Scotland team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-profile transformation programme addressing Scotland's housing challenges.
- Qualifications: Core Scottish Government employee with project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.
Business Area/Directorate – More Homes Scotland
Location – Glasgow and Edinburgh
Working Arrangement – Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy.
Grade – B2
Advert type – Level Transfer
Duration – 18 months with the possibility of extension
Eligibility – Expressions of interest are invited from B2 colleagues on level transfer. Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Overview
The More Homes Scotland Transition Team is looking for a PMO Officer to help drive forward the establishment of Scotland's new housing delivery agency. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a high-profile transformation programme, coordinating key projects, supporting governance and delivery, and helping ensure the agency is established on strong foundations.
More Homes Scotland is being established as a new Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, in response to the scale and urgency of Scotland’s housing challenges and the need for a stronger, more delivery focused approach to housing supply.
The creation of More Homes Scotland reflects a commitment to address these challenges by simplifying how housing delivery is supported, strengthening operational focus, and enabling greater scale and speed of delivery across all tenures.
To support the move from programme design to implementation, a dedicated, time-limited Transition Team has been established. The Transition Team’s primary goal is to design, coordinate and oversee the establishment of More Homes Scotland, ensuring the agency is set up in a coherent, well governed and deliverable way.
The team will:
- Develop the agency’s Target Operating Model, clarifying its core functions, roles and ways of working
- Coordinate governance, assurance, finance and resourcing actively to ensure readiness for implementation
- Support informed Ministerial decision making and alignment with wider public service reform objectives
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Scottish Government and with stakeholders to draw on delivery expertise and share the agency’s design
The Transition Team will play a critical role in ensuring More Homes Scotland is positioned to move confidently into its next phase, with clear purpose, strong foundations and a shared understanding of how it will operate and add value.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the More Homes Scotland Transition Programme. Working within a multidisciplinary team, they will help coordinate and manage project activity to ensure work progresses in a structured, well-governed and deliverable way.
PMO Officer employer: Scottish Government
The Scottish Government offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on customer service and safeguarding across Scotland. With a strong focus on employee development and innovation, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence in public service. Join us in shaping a high-performing organisation that values collaboration and strives for transformative results.
