Job Description

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Want to join us? As a Change/Project Manager, you\xe2\x80\x99ll lead our electric vehicle transition within Scottish Water\xe2\x80\x99s Fleet department.

Note, this is a fixed term role for 12 months.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

The role will require high levels of customer focus to ensure that our electric vehicles meet operational and driver specific requirements. You must be aware of relevant transport legislation and emerging zero-emission fleet technology, including home and workplace charging infrastructure.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll lead focused engagement sessions with our internal customers to understand existing and future operational requirements. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also engage with external consultants and fleet teams to ensure industry best practice is considered and to validate any change proposals.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll manage, prepare, and deliver business communications to ensure the wider organisation is kept up to date with the product, service, and infrastructure trials as appropriate. Championing the electrical vehicle transition within Scottish Water.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll also be responsible for ensuring that any trials are delivered within time, cost and quality constraints as agreed with CVT Leadership Team to prove the viability of future investment.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll need

Ideally, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have knowledge of LCVs, EVs and charging infrastructure.

Proven experience in change and project management as well as budget and cost management.

Must be an effective communicator (verbal, written) to manage internal and external stakeholders e.g., suppliers, operational teams etc.

Also, an understanding of the regulatory and legal obligations of commercial vehicle fleet operations.

Must be able to use of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook), and be able to grasp new software application.

There will also be a requirement to travel to meet suppliers and operational teams, therefore a full UK driving licence and transport is essential.

Beyond that, we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence - Road Haulage.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is important, we know it\xe2\x80\x99s not the only thing that matters. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

For your future, there\xe2\x80\x99s our pension (the \xe2\x80\x98know-what-you\xe2\x80\x99ll-get-when-you-retire\xe2\x80\x99 kind), and life assurance.

As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash \xe2\x80\x93 handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

The not-so-small print

The salary range for this role is \xc2\xa335,384.00 - 47,924.00 per annum pro rata (depending on skills and experience).

If you\xe2\x80\x99re interested in this role \xe2\x80\x93 or know someone else who might be - we\xe2\x80\x99ll be accepting applications until midnight on the 11th of September 2023.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Don\xe2\x80\x99t worry - we\xe2\x80\x99ll ask your permission before starting these checks.

Do you have any support needs?

Please let us know if there are any changes we can make to our application and selection process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Email us with the vacancy reference number in the subject line so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Working at Scottish Water

Scottish Water is one of the UK\'s leading water companies, the quality of drinking water and satisfaction with the service we provide our customers has never been higher - but we want to be even better \xe2\x80\x93 and you could help play an important part!

We take employee engagement very seriously and have an inclusive and collaborative work environment where we respect people\xe2\x80\x99s differences. We are committed to creating an engaging environment and a positive experience for our employees.

We were recently recognised as a Top 10 Flexible Employer in Scotland at the Flexibility Works Awards 2021 and by The Times as a Top 50 Employer for Women in 2019.

In 2019 we also won the Age Inclusive Award at The Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards and were winners of the Best Public Sector Employer at the Family Friendly Working Scotland Awards 2020.
We have Carers Positive Exemplary Status and were Silver Award 2019 & Gold Award winners 2020 of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

We aim for work to be an energising and fulfilling experience and everyone plays their part to ensure that Scottish Water is trusted to serve our customers and communities.

We are passionate about creating opportunities for young people and are proud to have achieved the Gold standard in the Investors in Young People accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to creating rewarding opportunities for young people.

You will have access to a host of benefits which include 38 days holiday a year, a defined benefit pension scheme, a discounted medical cash plan and cycle to work, plus a variety of agile working arrangements and family-friendly policies designed to support your wellbeing.

Next Steps

Any offer of employment with Scottish Water will be subject to the successful completion of a mandatory pre-employment screening process, including Disclosure Scotland and eligibility to work in the UK. Details can be found on our website.

For more information about this role or if you require any additional support throughout the application process please contact the recruitment team:

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it is important that Scottish Water employees are resident in Scotland and contribute to the Scottish economy by paying Scottish income tax on their earnings. As a result we ask all potential employees to confirm that they are resident in Scotland, or to confirm their intentions to move to Scotland within 3 months of their start date.

Please note that candidates who have not submitted an application in the last 12 months will be automatically removed from our system records.

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