Tay Cities Project Manager: Digital Skills

About this role

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 30 March 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 26 March

Contract Type: Temporary until June 2027

Salary: FC9 £45,990.00 - £55,263.09

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Midfield Skills Development & Conference Centre, Kirkcaldy

Supporting Statement

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Job Details

As Project Manager – Tay Cities Region Deal (Digital Skills) , you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the successful delivery of the Digital Skills project across the Tay Cities regional area. This is a high-profile programme that plays a key role in the region’s approach to inclusive growth, digital capability, and skills investment .

In this role, you will:

• Lead end to end delivery of the **Digital Skills project** , ensuring activity is delivered on time, on budget and to agreed standards.

• Maintain strategic focus and alignment across multiple partners and stakeholders within the Regional Skills & Employability Development Programme.

• Coordinate input for UK and Scottish Government investment discussions and ensure robust oversight of programme governance and reporting.

• Identify opportunities for regional collaboration, adoption of shared standards, and continuous improvement across digital skills initiatives.

• Ensure benefits set out in the Business Case are realised, and that delivery reflects inclusive growth principles.

• Manage digital skills proje...