SAFER Programme Management Office (PMO) Support Manager - B2

Overview

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the public sector food body for Scotland, with a remit covering all aspects of the food chain that impact public health. Our mission is to be Scotland's leading authority on food safety, standards, and healthy eating, using data and evidence to provide assurance and advice that inspires consumer confidence and improves public health.

SAFER Programme

SAFER is the FSS strategic response to the risks around the food law delivery model in Scotland and clearly supports Ministerial commitments to wider Public Service Reform. SAFER proposes a programme of reform to secure improved public health outcomes through model redesign, developing and embracing new and more efficient ways of working, better use of data and digital technologies, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Role Overview

The PMO Support Manager will work within the PMO team to support the work of the Head of the SAFER Programme, Head of the PMO and Senior Project Manager delivering the SAFER aims and objectives whilst also providing assistance to the wider SAFER Programme Team. They will act as secretariat for the quarterly Programme Board meetings, leading the development and maintenance of relevant programme documentation such as RAID logs, Risk Register, Benefits trackers, etc. and working across wider Programme Team activities.

Team Structure and Reporting

The PMO is comprised of Head of the PMO (C1), Senior Project Manager (B3) and two B2 PMO Support Manager positions. The PMO Support Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager within the PMO.