Pilmeny Development Project (PDP), a long established and highly regarded provider of essential local support services for older people and young people is looking for a new project manager with the forthcoming retirement of its long term manager.

PDP Aims are to:

Support local residents and groups and to encourage appropriate self-help initiatives towards the identification and resolution of their problems.

Maintain the present range and provision of services for older people, adults, children and young people during 2026 with a review of service provision in 2027

For more information: Here are the links to most recent Annual Reports and Accounts

pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk/about

Job Purpose:

Operational Management

• Responsible for the management of all PDP operations and activities, delivered by its staff team, volunteers and service users.
• Identify the plans and policies which PDP needs to have in place to maintain current activities for PDP management committee approval
• Identify the resources necessary to implement the aims of PDP service and business plans
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure the continued provision of current PDP services.
• Oversee the delivery of PDP projects and directly provide a service activity if needed.
• Ensure that accurate records of all activities are maintained, preparing reports, as required, including the PDP Annual Report.
• Oversee the promotion of PDP projects, activities and services to local stakeholders.
• Communicate with external agencies, voluntary bodies to be the voice of PDP for user issues and to maintain awareness of wider strategic implications on PDP services
• Ensure compliance with Companies House and OSCR requirements.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting older people and young people.
• Seek advice from the management committee on strategic frameworks for future planning.

People Management

• Co-ordinate and manage the PDP staff team and volunteers, delegating duties where possible and appropriate
• Provide regular staff support and supervision, to identify relevant guidance, training, and personal development needs
• Provide inclusive regular staff information and feedback meetings
• Ensure PDP practices and procedures are in line with policies.
• Ensure PDP meets its responsibilities as the employer, and that staff act in compliance with PDP policies and procedures
• Advise the Management Committee of any relevant actions needed regarding employment, remuneration, staff conditions and employee relations

Financial Management/Funding and Reporting

• Responsible for setting, managing and monitoring organisational budgets, producing quarterly and annual accounts.
• Identify potential sources of income generation to support ongoing areas of work and submit funding applications
• Ensure the effective management of the financial functions within PDP
• Liaise with funding awards bodies to ensure contract and reporting compliance.
• Provide PDP Management committee with financial forecasts, plans, reports, accounts and recommendations for their consideration and approval
• Responsible for all contracts held by PDP for accommodation, services, insurances etc.

Health and Safety

Oversee the development and implementation of PDPs health and safety policies and procedures.

Confidentiality

You are expected to adhere to high standards of confidentiality and data protection at all times to safeguard staff and service users.

Personal Development

You are expected to pursue staff development and to use appropriate learning opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge.

Support

Support and advice is available from the PDP management committee.

Equal Opportunities

PDP is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. You will therefore be expected to carry out duties in compliance with Equal Opportunities legislation.

Location

Hybrid. Work locations in Buchanan Street, Leith, Edinburgh plus home working on a flexible basis to suit service delivery.

PVG Scheme

This post requires PVG Membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the post, as requested by PDP Management Committee