Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1200 people, and with an annual budget of around £101 million. Public Health Scotland wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, a Scotland where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller.
The Post:The Clinical and Protecting Health Directorate are seeking to appoint a Band 6 Service Delivery Manager. We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual with strong service or project management skills and excellent communication abilities. You will be able to work independently, build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
While the current opportunity aligns with priorities within Health Protection and PHS Strategy, this recruitment may result in the appointment of more than one successful candidate, depending on service or business needs. Public Health Scotland therefore reserves the right to appoint to additional posts should they become available across other relevant service areas, including (but not limited to):
You will be educated to degree level with qualification in a business management field, Informatics / Information Technology, or with equivalent experience.
You will demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, flexibility and a customer-focused approach, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery. Experience of working in a complex organisation, applying project or service management methodologies, and an understanding of NHS Scotland priorities would be advantageous.
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Location and Working Pattern:The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Bothwell Street, Glasgow. We are currently hybrid working; therefore, you will be expected to spend time in both PHS offices as well as the option to work at home.
There will be an expectation to travel to local areas for some meetings and events.
The work pattern is Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns.
During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.
Benefits:Public Health Scotland (PHS) is a national NHS board committed to being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming employer. We support a range of flexible working options to help colleagues balance work and personal responsibilities. As an Established Carer Positive employer, we are committed to supporting staff with caring responsibilities and fostering a flexible, understanding workplace culture.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support colleagues to grow and thrive. Staff are also welcome to join our active equality networks.
As an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, we aim to guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.
PHS is working towards becoming a trauma informed organisation and recognises that trauma may affect people in different ways, including during the recruitment process.
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For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Fiona Fleming, Service Manager at
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 31st July 2026.Furtherinformation on PHS is available from:
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We are an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies however, where exceptionally high application volumes make this impracticable, a fair and proportionate shortlisting approach will be applied in line with Disability Confident guidance