Project Officer - Agenda for Change Reform

Fixed Term / Secondment to 31/03/2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer to join the Agenda for Change Job Evaluation Team, supporting the Band 5 Nursing Review. This is a pivotal role within the People & Culture Directorate, offering the chance to contribute to a nationally significant project as part of the Agenda for Change pay deal.

As a Project Officer, you will provide comprehensive support to the Project Leads. You will play a key part in facilitating the smooth running of the Job Evaluation Scheme, including rostering Matching and Band 5 Review application panels, maintaining project records, and ensuring effective communication across the project.

You should be educated to HND level or equivalent and have experience working in a multi-functional environment with changing priorities. The ability to work independently, using initiative and making decisions, is essential. You should be highly organised, with the ability to manage large volumes of data and coordinate with others.

For more information please contact Neil Archibald; email:

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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