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Do you have a passion for helping others to reach their potential? Are you energised by the idea of shaping innovative programmes to support businesses with their workforce needs?
If so, this could be your next step.
The Brighter Futures team is looking for a dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Project Officer (Brighter Futures) to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in delivering the NL Academy model and Brighter Futures programme, supporting transformational projects that enable learning, growth and better outcomes for North Lanarkshire people and businesses.
About the Role
As a Senior Project Officer, you will be at the heart of our programme delivery. You’ll support, coordinate and drive a portfolio of projects that underpin the council’s strategic ambitions.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a high‑profile, high‑impact programme that directly supports the people and economy of North Lanarkshire.
You'll play a leading role across three core areas:
1. Project Management & Delivery
You will support the planning, monitoring and delivery of a wide range of NL Academies and Brighter Futures projects, ensuring activity stays on track and delivers the outcomes required.
2. Programme Management Support
Working closely with project and programme leads, you will provide hands‑on coordination and practical support which will include:
3. Programme planning and decision‑making support
4. Governance and documentation
5. Performance reporting and analytics
6. Supporting standards, processes and quality assurance
7. Promoting good programme and project management practice
8. Business Analysis
You will gather, monitor and analyse data to monitor delivery and measure outcomes, identify issues or areas of underperformance, and work with colleagues to develop solutions.
What we are looking for
We’re seeking someone who brings:
9. Experience in managing projects
10. HND/degree/SVQ4 in a relevant discipline
11. Confidence in gathering and analysing data and translating insights into action
12. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
13. The ability to work at pace, remain adaptable and manage competing priorities
14. A proactive, positive mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for improvement and innovation.
Why join us?
15. Be part of a supportive and passionate team committed to this area of work.
16. Influence meaningful programmes.
17. Develop your skills and professional experience within a forward-thinking team.
18. Help shape real and lasting change across North Lanarkshire.
Interested?
If want to be part of this ambitious, meaningful and rewarding work, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal chat or more information, please contact:
Lynsey Smith, Brighter Futures Manager —
Working Pattern:
Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
This position is temporary until 31/03/.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.