Strategy Programme Coordinator

Annual Leave entitlement: 25 days (plus 10 bank holidays)

Working hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Ratho, Edinburgh (hybrid-working)

Closing date for applications: 26th May

Interviews for this role will take place: w/c 5th June

Interviews for this role will take place in person at the offices in Ratho and a degree of flexibility will be required. We appreciate your understanding.

Prior to any employment commencing with Scotland Food & Drink (SF&D) you will be asked to provide documents to demonstrate your right to work in the UK.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Strategy Programme Manager, this role will support the successful delivery and co-ordination of Scotland’s food and drink industry strategy which launches in Summer 2023, which sets out the vision and roadmap for Scotland’s vibrant food and drink industry for the next decade. Delivery of the strategy is overseen by Scotland Food & Drink on behalf of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership and supported by the Scottish Government. A comprehensive delivery plan, which consists of a portfolio of strategic programmes, is how we will achieve the ambitions set out in the strategy.

The Strategy Programme Coordinator will oversee the delivery of 2-3 programmes that deliver against the strategy’s missions, themes and priorities. In this role, you will build relationships with internal and external delivery partners to maximise project successes individually and collectively. You will also play a key role in championing SF&D’s corporate project management system and tools.

As the food and drink industry begins its next journey, this role is a unique opportunity to support the future resilience and growth of Scotland’s food and drink sector.

ABOUT SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK

Scotland Food & Drink is the industry leadership organisation tasked with driving responsible growth for the sector. We are also a membership organisation with over 450 companies at our heart.

Working with us gives you an opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting and innovative industries in Scotland.

Our culture and our people are core to delivering our diverse and collaborative work. We have work/life balance as one of our core values and we have a benefits package offering a pension scheme, 35 days holiday (plus your birthday), enhanced MAT and Paternity benefits, a flexible working policy and a cycle-to-work scheme. As well as opportunities to socialise and attend industry events and dinners.

We believe working with us should be a hugely positive experience, our core values are:

Ambition – we are passionate about making a difference.

Collaboration - our impact comes from harnessing the individual strengths of our people and our partners, forging a strong team spirit. We have each other’s backs.

Respect – we all set the tone, taking personal responsibility for our actions, embracing empathy and generating a world class external reputation.

Balance - work is important, life is everything. Success is doing both well.

We are also an equal opportunity employer, and we recognise that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Strategy Programme Coordinator will be located within the Strategy and Policy team of Scotland Food & Drink. The team is responsible for developing strategic leadership for the food and drink sector and the co-ordination of partner activity to support industry growth. This includes:

• Delivery of the national food and drink strategy for Scotland.
• Relationship development with Scottish Government, UK Government and other key industry and public-sector partners.
• Defining the sector’s positioning and influencing activity on major policy areas including trade, labour shortages and the Just Transition to Net Zero.

ABOUT THE ROLE

· Building relationships with individual Programme Sponsors to ensure programmes are scoped and aligned to the strategic priorities of the national food and drink strategy.

· Support the development and subsequently the delivery of detailed action plans for the programmes with support from the Programme Sponsor, Programme Working Group and project and action leads.

· Support prioritisation of the programme workstreams, highlighting key dependencies and connections, potential pressure points and key milestones.

· Monitor and report on the programme activities according to the evaluation framework and recommend any changes to enhance the programme.

· Preparing reports and updating Programme Sponsors and other stakeholders about the programme.

· Management of the programme budget including producing regular financial reports.

· Risk/issue management and escalation.

· Handling of any contracts with delivery partners, contractors or other stakeholders.

· Championing project management best practice across the programme.

ABOUT YOU

· A proven background in successfully managing larger scale projects or programmes with multiple partners and stakeholders, internal and external.

· Exemplary interpersonal, communications and influencing skills, with the ability to forge strong working relationships with colleagues and a wide range of external stakeholders.

· Confident working and engaging with senior stakeholders with experience of providing assurance and reporting to programme boards.

· Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills – experience of strategic writing, producing business cases, programme/project board documentation and reports with high attention to detail.

· Excellent analytical skills with experience of governance and budget processes.

· Strong organisational and time-management skills with proven ability to work to a deadline and manage competing priorities.

· A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

· Willingness to travel and attend events outside normal working hours when required.

· Good understanding of, or affinity for, the Scottish food and drink sector and the wider Scottish / UK policy environment is desirable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newbridge, EH28 8PP

Application deadline: 26/05/2023