Transport Scotland is looking for an experienced applicant to fill a Strategic Communications Manager role in our A9 Dualling Team within our Infrastructure Projects Directorate. This is an exciting and challenging post on a Scottish Government flagship Programme, that will directly contribute to delivery of the Scottish Government’s priorities and make a real difference to the lives of people living in Scotland, now and in the future.
Transport Scotland’s Infrastructure Projects Directorate is responsible for the design, assessment, promotion, procurement and construction of major transport infrastructure projects. These include the current Scottish Motorway and Trunk Road Programme (including the A9 Dualling Perth to Inverness, A83 Rest and Be Thankful and A96 Dualling). We also have new projects emerging from the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). The Directorate also leads and advises on procurement and contract management matters for Transport Scotland.
The post will be within the A9 Dualling Team, the Programme for which is progressing at pace with construction underway to dual the sections between Tomatin and Moy and between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. Procurement for the A9 Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie is also currently underway and is expected to be awarded later this year. We are also delivering a wide range of advance works packages to help de-risk our programme. It is an exciting time for the team as we deliver the Scottish Government’s A9 Dualling Delivery plan to complete the A9 Dualling between Perth and Inverness by 2035.
The post holder will report to the A9 Dualling Communication Manager and will be responsible for the communications associated with the southern half of the A9 Dualling Programme. The A9 Dualling team consists of a range of engineers supported by governance and communications staff together with a specialist administration team with access to technical advisors across all projects under the Programme.
Whilst this post is for a role within the A9 Dualling Delivery Team mentioned above, flexibility may be required to work across the Directorate as priorities and projects dictate.
Qualification
Candidates must have a suitable degree in a Communication/ engagement related subject or equivalent professional qualification.
Please ensure you confirm you hold these qualifications in your CV or Personal Statement.
Experience of planning, project management and organisational skills, including ability to manage a number of competing priorities often to tight deadlines.
Experience of building positive and constructive collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contractors, including those at a senior level, bringing them together to coordinate activity and resources to achieve outcomes.
Proven ability to produce communication products/ materials to a high standard utilising the most effective channels and technologies available to deliver messages to maximise impact.
Experience in dealing with media.
Managing a quality service – Level 3
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This post is based in Glasgow. There will be a minimum expectation of visiting each site at least once a month and more frequently during busy periods and at key milestones. Being on site counts as ‘office based.’ Flexibility will be required for this post as there will be a requirement to attend meetings around Scotland, on occasion requiring overnight stays.
The nature of this post means that you may on occasion have to respond to enquiries out-with normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays.
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