Project Manager
| Posting date: | 12 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,700 to £53,357 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Peterhead, Aberdeenshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Cornerstone |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4207 |
Summary
Calling Project Managers! Are you a skilled communicator with a natural ability to influence, motivate and lead others and ready for a new challenge? Then look no further!
We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, hands-on Project Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to deliver some key systems and business process change projects, and to develop our programme management capability for ongoing technology and business process transformation.
This role can be based in any of our offices across Scotland (Elgin, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Dundee, Airdrie, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Irvine or Galashiels) or as part of our hybrid working model. However, there will be occasional travel across our branches (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
The Role
We have an ongoing project which we need you to lead: -
Our HR and Payroll System implementation is already underway: having selected a product we are planning to implement the HR module this year and the payroll and expenses modules in 2027. We'll need you to step into the hands-on PM role to ensure our plan is robust and drive it through to completion in 2027.
Our HR and payroll processes and data are complex, with data flowing through multiple systems and complex integrations: so we are looking for someone with an aptitude for understanding and streamlining end to end processes, an ability to manage multi-functional (HR, finance, IT) stakeholders, and problem-solve on the go.
It's also a very exciting time to join us as we have just entered into a new strategy period, and part of the role will involve developing a programme management approach to strategic change within our charity.
For a full list of key responsibilities and person specification, please see our role profile attached to this advert.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll be: -
An experienced project manager, able to create and maintain cohesive project plans using a project management tool such as MS project or similar to manage tasks, resources, schedules and create reports.
Experienced in implementing HR and Payroll software and managing the business processes and wider change implications
A skilled communicator, able to assertively negotiate, and influence with diplomacy and tact to progress the project objectives.
Able to motivate people with your management and leadership abilities, ensuring teams work collaboratively to meet deadlines.
Knowledgeable about change management practices, and techniques for effective management of change.
Excellent at planning and organisation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Committed to professionalism and quality, with a practical, solution-focussed approach.
It would be a benefit if you also have: -
A project management qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMQ, PMP
Knowledge and experience of the health and social care or third sector
About us
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.
We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.
Our strategic aims
To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.
Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Have any questions? Please contact Lesley DeJager, our Director of People & Culture at lesley.dejager@cornerstone.org.uk.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.
We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, hands-on Project Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to deliver some key systems and business process change projects, and to develop our programme management capability for ongoing technology and business process transformation.
This role can be based in any of our offices across Scotland (Elgin, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Dundee, Airdrie, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Irvine or Galashiels) or as part of our hybrid working model. However, there will be occasional travel across our branches (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
The Role
We have an ongoing project which we need you to lead: -
Our HR and Payroll System implementation is already underway: having selected a product we are planning to implement the HR module this year and the payroll and expenses modules in 2027. We'll need you to step into the hands-on PM role to ensure our plan is robust and drive it through to completion in 2027.
Our HR and payroll processes and data are complex, with data flowing through multiple systems and complex integrations: so we are looking for someone with an aptitude for understanding and streamlining end to end processes, an ability to manage multi-functional (HR, finance, IT) stakeholders, and problem-solve on the go.
It's also a very exciting time to join us as we have just entered into a new strategy period, and part of the role will involve developing a programme management approach to strategic change within our charity.
For a full list of key responsibilities and person specification, please see our role profile attached to this advert.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll be: -
An experienced project manager, able to create and maintain cohesive project plans using a project management tool such as MS project or similar to manage tasks, resources, schedules and create reports.
Experienced in implementing HR and Payroll software and managing the business processes and wider change implications
A skilled communicator, able to assertively negotiate, and influence with diplomacy and tact to progress the project objectives.
Able to motivate people with your management and leadership abilities, ensuring teams work collaboratively to meet deadlines.
Knowledgeable about change management practices, and techniques for effective management of change.
Excellent at planning and organisation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Committed to professionalism and quality, with a practical, solution-focussed approach.
It would be a benefit if you also have: -
A project management qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMQ, PMP
Knowledge and experience of the health and social care or third sector
About us
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.
We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.
Our strategic aims
To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.
Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Have any questions? Please contact Lesley DeJager, our Director of People & Culture at lesley.dejager@cornerstone.org.uk.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.
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