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Project Manager - Sustainable Model of Adult Social Care - Upper Floor, Montfield - SIC08989

Shetland Islands CouncilLerwick, Shetland Islands🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 4 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Lead a vital project transforming adult social care in Shetland, offering significant professional development and the chance to make a lasting impact. This hybrid role is perfect for a mid-senior Project Manager who thrives on collaboration and driving meaningful change, with flexible working arrangements available to support your lifestyle. Apply today to contribute to an innovative and essential service within a respected local authority.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago

Job Description

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The post holder is responsible through the Director – Community Health and Social Care for undertaking a range of activities timeously contributing to the successful completion of the Sustainable Model of Adult Social Care. The post holder is responsible for leading and developing on the aims and objectives of the proposed project. The post holder will also undertake research and analysis activities to support the overall management of the project including service development and improvements.

The post holder will work with colleagues across the Council, the Health Board and other partner agencies and stakeholders locally and nationally as required to achieve the project objectives.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

  • The grade of this post is J
  • Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
  • Temporary Part Time post for 26.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
  • Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months.
  • A relocation package does not apply to this post
  • We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
  • You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
  • We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Upper Floor, Montfield, Burgh Road, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Jo Robinson, Director, Tel - 01595744343, Email - jo.robinson@shetland.gov.uk OR Neil Grant, Director - Tel - 01595 744968, Email - nrj.grant@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here

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