Description The post-holder will manage the day to day functions of the Safety Camera Programme office. The Scottish Safety Camera Programme facilitates partnership working between Transport Scotland and Police Scotland to deliver targeted safety camera enforcement across all trunk and local roads in Scotland. Enforcement is an essential part of the work to deliver the casualty reduction targets in Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030. It encourages improved driver behaviour in locations identified with both collisions and poor speed compliance. The programme manages the grant funding of police resources required to process this enforcement, maintains existing roadside enforcement equipment and procures new cameras for locations identified through the annual site selection exercise. A large part of this role is administering, managing and monitoring the performance of the £6m annual grant to Police Scotland. It also ensures ongoing and efficient supplier contract management and that the use of the Grant monies is undertaken in line with the wider provisions of the Scottish Public Finance Manual. Current objectives will be to support of the monitoring of improvements to Police Scotland’s agreed KPIs. In addition, the Programme Office is undergoing a period of transformation to enhance its digitisation and expanding its use of data and evidence, including new technologies and data sources as these become available. The Programme Office currently has a Head of Programme and a data analyst. The day to day management of the programme is undertaken by the performance manager. This role will support the data analyst as the programme continues to improve data utilisation from emerging software technology and data sources, including ArcGIS. Responsibilities Manage the Programme budget and Police Scotland grant funding, ensuring grant expenditure maximises collision and casualty reduction potential. Manage the delivery of performance management reporting and improvements. Lead on the examination and assessment of annual Police Scotland Camera Units Operational Plan submissions. Assist in the ongoing management of the Programme in line with the Programme Handbook, in particular around safety camera site selection criteria and performance monitoring. Work with Programme stakeholders and wider Transport Scotland procurement teams to deliver safety camera projects (products, services or schemes) from concept development, through procurement and into project delivery. Manage the development of improved data integration for performance management and site prioritisations, identifying and facilitating new data and technology and incorporation into ArcGIS Pro, AI supported applications and connected vehicle data. Manage the drafting of reports, correspondence, PQs and briefings for Ministers. Line manage 1 x Assistant Statistician. Responsibilities Success Profile Technical / Professional Skills: Operational Leadership and Management (W) Adaptability to Change (P) Data and Insight (P) You can find out more about the skills required here: Core ODP Skills - Operational Delivery Profession Experience: Some knowledge or awareness of the Scottish Legal System. Behaviours: Managing a quality service - Level 3 Communicating and influencing - Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1500 words which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 23 June however this may be subject to change. If you require any further information on the post please contact Michelle Van Der Stighelen - michelle.vanderstighelen@transport.gov.scot Qualifications About Us Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment. The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Location This post is based in Glasgow with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based twice per week, pro rata. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.