Job Description Post Title: Programme Manager Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness* (Hybrid) Hours: 35 hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: £60,733 - £66,284 per annum Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Details: Elaine Barrie Tel: 07872 382214 Job Purpose: We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Programme Manager to lead the Council’s strategic journey towards achieving and sustaining the Investors in People (IiP) accreditation by embedding the IiP framework across the organisation. The Programme Manager will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in people management and organisational development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the Council, and ensuring the workforce is effectively supported, developed, and empowered. Please APPLY ONLINE. The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Requirements Evidence of higher education and qualified to degree level.