Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP), the national agency for Towns and Improvement Districts in Scotland, is seeking a new Project Director.
The role will support the Chief Executive Officer and Board to deliver the Scottish Government's agenda on the regeneration and revitalisation of our towns, high streets and city districts. The post offers a flexible working pattern of 25 hours across 7 days.
The post holder will be expected to work closely alongside and report to STP's Chief Executive Officer, while supporting the wider work of the Board and Scottish Government colleagues as they "reshape Scotland's Business Improvement Districts" to develop a more expansive and sustainable model.
The successful applicant will help to develop a new range of support, strategic and local partnerships and activities related to this. The role will involve developing new stakeholder relationships, refining policy and legislation and helping to shape central support services and tools for the new Improvement District model. They will also contribute to the wider work which STP is developing in terms of delivery models and partnerships.
The closing date for applications is 31 January 2020 and interviews will be held in March 2020. Starting date is preferably in April 2020.
(MH/JG)
Construction News
17/12/2019
Scotland's Towns Partnership Seeks New Project Director


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