Lead Consultant
Fife Council
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Glenrothes • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £47,604 - £57,196 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide professional supervision and technical guidance to team members.
- Work closely with the Service Manager to ensure consistently high service standards and delivery.
- Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
- Support preparation of budgets, spending profiles and service plans.
- Co‑ordinate workload, resources and programmed service delivery.
- Prepare and deliver committee reports, papers, presentations and recommendations aligned with service priorities.
- Stay ahead of new innovation, best practices and technical standards.
- Engage with Consultants to provide specialist design support.
Requirements
- Degree standard education (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- Significant experience in the Roads and Transportation industry.
- Experience in budget management.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of key legislative components.
- Leadership, team‑building and relationship‑management skills.
- Strong IT skills and willingness to embrace technology.
- Political awareness and experience engaging with elected members.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, promoting a positive culture in the workplace.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands effectively.
- Experience in preparing and managing project plans and programmes, with a focus on digital integration.
- Ability to travel within Fife.
Benefits
- Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
budget managementproject planningdigital integration
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsleadership skillsteam-building skillsrelationship-management skillspolitical awarenessability to manage conflicting demands
Certifications
degree in relevant discipline