The aim of this role is to support the senior management team in the delivery of key strategic and operational activities.
You will work closely with senior staff to create, deliver and report against the annual SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science) Operating Plan, including quarterly updates to the Board; work closely with Directorate to monitor corporate Key Performance Indicators, including the annual monitoring report for the Board; work closely with internal and external stakeholders for major SAMS projects (e.g. regional growth deals and levelling up); provide support for priority fundraising activities, drawing on project management skills and experience.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have a track record (5+ years’ experience) of managing parallel projects: organizational, capital and/or revenue—in complex organizations, with budgets over £1 million. Consequently, you will be able to effectively manage changing priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
You will have great communication skills, including relationship-building and negotiations with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have experience of collective decision-making with senior colleagues, whilst being able to demonstrate effective program leadership.
Employee Benefits
Our employees are the heart of our business. Recruiting and retaining the right people is the key to our success. Rewarding our employees is therefore an important component of our employment package and we have a wide range of benefits on offer to staff. These can enhance your personal and professional development, your health and well-being and your financial security.
Additionally, SAMS encourages and recognizes excellence among staff through various recognition and reward arrangements. We constantly develop and expand the benefits and offers for our colleagues.
SAMS offers a generous salary and pension as well as employee benefits package. We also have supportive policies to assist absence, family and other leave types.
Salary: £42,576.55 - £47,897.23 per annum
Closing date: March 11, 2024
