Programme Manager - £333 Inside IR35 - 13 Weeks - Scotland

LorienInvernessreedpublished 10/09/2026
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Programme Manager - £333 per day - 13 Weeks (Predominantly Remote)

Lorien is supporting a key public sector client in the recruitment of an experienced Programme Manager to lead a high-profile service redesign and organisational change initiative. This role will focus on workforce transition, governance, implementation planning and embedding new operating models across a complex stakeholder environment. Title: Programme Manager Duration: 13 Weeks Initially with potential 13 week extension Location: Inverness (Predominantly Remote with occasional travel to Inverness office) Rate: £333 per day

Essential Skills, Competences, Experience and Relevant Qualifications

  • Significant experience leading complex organisational change and service redesign programmes. * Experience implementing new organisational structures and operating models. * Demonstrable experience delivering workforce transition, restructuring and consultation activity. * Experience working closely with senior leadership teams, HR functions and key stakeholders. * Strong governance, programme management and implementation planning experience. * Experience developing transition plans and embedding new ways of working. * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. * Experience managing programme risks, issues, dependencies and delivery milestones. * Experience facilitating workshops and supporting teams through organisational change. * Experience producing reports, updates and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

  • Public sector experience. * Experience within local government environments. * Experience leading organisational redesign or transformation programmes. * Knowledge of workforce planning and organisational development practices. * Relevant Programme, Project or Change Management qualifications.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.