Job title: Digital Delivery Lead | Grade: 6 | Employment type: permanent | Hours: full time (35 hours per week) | Starting salary: £51,010 | Directorate: Corporate Services & Accounts | Department: Digital Services | Location: Edinburgh (hybrid, 2 days a week onsite) | Closing date: 26 July 2026 (23:55)
We're looking for a Digital Delivery Lead to join our Digital Services team in a newly created role that will play a key part in strengthening how digital projects are delivered across the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). You'll oversee a portfolio of digital projects, ensuring delivery is effectively managed, risks are identified and resolved, and progress is reported clearly to support informed decision-making.
Working closely with project teams, senior leaders and business stakeholders, you'll help drive continuous improvement in portfolio management, governance and reporting while building strong relationships across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex programmes of work, influencing stakeholders and improving the way digital delivery is managed.
Key responsibilities include:
managing and maintaining oversight of the digital project portfolio, including timelines, priorities, risks and dependencies
monitoring delivery progress, identifying issues early and supporting the effective prioritisation and sequencing of work
leading portfolio risk and issue management, ensuring risks are actively managed, escalated where appropriate and driven through to resolution
producing clear, concise reports, dashboards and portfolio updates to support senior leaders and governance groups in making informed decisions.
building trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, providing clear advice on delivery progress, risks and trade-offs
supporting effective governance by coordinating delivery across teams and ensuring projects follow agreed reporting and governance standards
identifying opportunities to improve portfolio management, reporting and delivery practices, using the autonomy of the role to develop more effective ways of working.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
experience managing multiple digital or IT projects, programmes or portfolios
strong experience of risk and issue management, including escalation, mitigation and resolution
the ability to analyse complex information and present it clearly through reports, dashboards and other management information
excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in a clear, practical and accessible way
experience of building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and supporting collaborative decision-making
strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain oversight of multiple workstreams
a proactive approach to continuous improvement, with the confidence to identify opportunities and implement better ways of working.
What we offer is:
a meaningful role where your work makes a real impact
a supportive, inclusive and values-driven working environment
opportunities for learning and professional development
flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
a competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contributions
generous annual leave entitlement (34 days, rising to 42 days after two years’ service)
enhanced family-friendly leave entitlements
access to wellbeing support, mental health support and an employee assistance programme
access to a wide range of discounts (including gym and retail) and the Cycle to Work scheme through our partner, Edenred.
For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies,
Completed applications should be returned by Sunday 26 July 2026.
The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB ) plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for all individuals in Scotland. As a non-departmental public body, SLAB operates independently but is accountable to the Scottish Government. Our mission is simple: to provide essential legal support to those who need it most, ensuring fair access to justice for all.
We manage and continually improve the delivery of publicly funded legal assistance and provide strategic advice to Scottish Ministers, shaping the future of legal aid in Scotland. In a dynamic and evolving legal landscape, our work is central to the functioning of the justice system, supporting the courts and helping people navigate complex legal matters.
At SLAB, we believe in the power of a diverse, talented workforce. We employ individuals from all backgrounds, bringing a range of skills and experiences to our workforce. Every role, whether directly interacting with the public or providing behind-the-scenes support, makes a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
We offer an inclusive, supportive work environment with a comprehensive employment package. To learn more about working with SLAB and the benefits we offer, please visit www.slab.org.uk/recruitment/working-for-us.
We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to being fair, inclusive and a place where all belong.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people.
We will ensure that the disclosure of disability status will not negatively impact anyone’s application. Where reasonable, we are committed to guaranteeing an interview to every applicant who indicates they have a disability, under the Equality Act 2010, and meets the minimum criteria for the role.
For further information on SLAB’s services, values, and how the legal aid system works, please visit www.slab.org.uk.
