Delivery Manager (Census) - B3

This opportunity is only open to internal Scottish Government applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

NRS Census has an opportunity for a B3 to join the Census Programme as a Delivery Manager, to support delivery of the programme.

Do you want to shape the delivery of Scotland’s Census, enabling governments and other public bodies to plan the services we all rely on, and telling the story of Scotland's people for generations to come? If so, this post could be for you.

We are the trusted producer of Scotland’s population statistics, including taking the Census of Scotland’s population every 10 years. The next Census is in 2031 and will be delivered in partnership with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). This is one of the largest digital programmes delivered in Scotland, gathering data from every household across a population of c.5.7m.

NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government & and our staff are part UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

As a Delivery Manager in the National Records of Scotland Census Programme, you will work with a range of teams and stakeholders to drive delivery momentum of products and services, implement and coach the programme in Agile ways of working, implementing the most appropriate tools and techniques and support planning and integration with delivery partners.

You should note that Scotland’s Census is a time limited project which will run until 2032 depending on the role. Staff who are on permanent contracts will remain with NRS after this time whilst a new, suitable role is found. Please contact the line manager named in this advert if you have any further questions

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate, adapt, and continuously improve delivery approaches based on context, evidence, and outcomes.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, resilience, and continuous learning across teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communication across technical, business, supplier, and senior leadership groups.
• Balance user needs, value, cost, and budget considerations while providing financial oversight and escalation where required.
• Lead delivery across product lifecycle stages, ensuring adherence to standards and effective flow of work.
• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery blockers.
• Challenge inefficient processes and coach teams and organisations in process improvement, inspection, and adaptation.
• Build, support, and empower high-performing teams through effective team formation, motivation, collaboration, and problem resolution.
• Working pattern
• This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Selection Process

All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager.

Informal discussion dates tbc.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

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