Project Manager

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Job description

Seven Social Care is looking for an experienced Project Manager, required to lead the delivery of the Recovery Plan within Strategy and Planning (following Covid 19).

The role:
* To lead the effective implementation and delivery of the approved Recovery Plan, developing innovative solutions and influencing change to enable the organisation to achieve its ambitions
* Contributing to delivery of the action plans through management and oversight of specific projects and groups related to recovery ensuring that work is managed and delivered to agreed timescales and budget

Key Responsibilities:

* Having a well-developed understanding of the specialist areas/categories. This may include leading the development of the Council's specialist approach
* Working collaboratively across the organisation and to the leadership of the Category Manager to undertake intelligence gathering; developing, commissioning and analysing an evidence base; horizon scanning to inform strategy and policy development; market shaping; service design and commissioning; procurement; budget and strategic and/or operational contract management; quality assurance and performance review as required within the category areas
* Applying specialist knowledge to support and lead projects, and contributing to the development of corporate policy, strategy and plans including responding to legislative and guidance changes.
* Working in collaboration with operational managers to agree strategy, direction of travel, service outcomes and performance management of external providers
* Working within statutory, Council and Government guidelines and ensuring statutory compliance in the delivery of the service
* Providing specialist advice and input to the development and delivery of policy, strategy and commissioning activity, working with other specialist areas to ensure a corporate and collaborative approach
* Maintaining and updating the knowledge of the service throughout the organisation including the updating of policy and practice, developing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
* Solving problems and managing complex strategy development, taking the most complex decisions, applying greatest discretion and judgement in relation to the policy guidelines.
* Ensuring effective stakeholder management, developing, managing and supporting external partnerships/relations, and working with key internal stakeholders to ensure a responsive and proactive delivery of the service that delivers the Council's outcomes and meets customer needs

Applicant Requirements:
* Experience: Experience in a similar role, at a similar level
* Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in the specialist area
* Well developed written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate strategic thinking
* Presentation skills, able to engage an audience
* Effective strategy and report writing skills, able to make recommendations for decision making
* Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
* Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

Working with Seven Social Care:

We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please visit our website where our amazing candidate support team will be more than happy to help.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: £40.00 per hour

Experience:
* Similar: 1 year (required)