This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered
The PMO Lead plays a key role in the Programme Management Office, ensuring effective delivery of workstreams within the Agricultural Reform Programme while supporting overall programme management. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder sets standards for workstream and change practices and provides strategic advice to senior leaders (including the SRO and Programme Director) and contributes to PMO leadership alongside other B3 leads. The role also includes line management of a PMO officer.
Key responsibilities
Establish and maintain PMO standards and governance, ensuring consistent frameworks, documentation, and effective programme controls.
Lead programme planning, reporting and performance tracking, providing timely, high-quality insight to senior stakeholders.
Manage delivery oversight, including risks, issues, dependencies, change control and resource planning across workstreams.
Support programme assurance activities (e.g. Gateway, DAO, TAF), ensuring compliance with required reviews and controls.
Enable effective governance, ensuring meetings, reporting and decision-making processes run smoothly.
Drive continuous improvement and team cohesion within the PMO and across the wider programme.
Lead and develop staff, including line management and building team capacity.
Experience required
Working pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position (lasting for the duration of the project).
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. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
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
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 grade employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Wednesday 29 July.
If you have questions about your application please contact elaine.young@gov.scot
Selection Process
All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment.
Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC.
Apply before: 29/07/2026 (23:59)
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