Overview
You will be responsible for supporting a number of projects and will work closely with your Project Manager to deliver the defined outcomes. You will support the documentation, plans, co-ordination, monitoring and satisfactory completion of assigned projects maintaining a strong focus on delivery priorities with robust monitoring in place. You will be proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritising a busy workload and a large number of stakeholders, being able to work flexibly in line with changing demands. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent service to our customers by providing strong, effective and supportive project management skills, ensuring rigour and governance is embedded in your approach. You will embrace change and understand how to support teams through this. As a people centred and values based organisation Salford Council really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture and can do approach, we embrace innovation and encourage high performance. Our values of Pride, Passion, People and Personal Responsibility underpin everything we do and our employees demonstrate these values every day.
Responsibilities
* Support the Project Manager in the delivery of the Governance 360 Programme, including thematic projects on: - Constitutional reform - Compliance and assurance - Learning and development - Information asset review
* Update detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations
* Support the Project Manager in effective communication and reporting to the Programme Board, Executive, and wider stakeholders
* Monitor risks, dependencies, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery
* You will be proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritising a busy workload and a large number of stakeholders, being able to work flexibly in line with changing demands.
What you will get from us
You\'ll be coached, mentored and supported to develop your project officer career and you\'ll be exposed to organisational wide transformation initiatives. You\'ll be part of a supportive, nationally recognised Digital, Data and Technology department, where everyone is encouraged and empowered to personally develop and achieve their best in an inclusive and flexible environment.
Qualifications and experiences
* Be credible - have personal and professional credibility at all levels of the organisation, showing how project management can help deliver excellent services.
* Be values-based - follow and show the City Council\'s values.
* Be flexible and driven - help develop the project management office, have the knowledge and skills, and be flexible to handle changing demands on time and resources.
* Be technically proficient - know basic project management methods.
* Be delivery-focused - understand the local setting and deliver solutions that meet local needs.
* Be policy focused - work within Salford City Council procedures, understand the methodology, public contract regulations, and political environment.
* Be a people person - show integrity, build and maintain rapport, and gain trust and confidence to influence team performance.
* Be an achiever - have a proven drive to achieve outcomes and deliver organisational priorities.
* Be a skilled communicator - deliver clear verbal and written messages across all levels of the council with enthusiasm and conviction that builds trust and confidence.
* Be assured - work well as part of a team, be self-motivated, show initiative, confidence, and take personal responsibility for actions.
* Be a negotiator - manage in-house and external relationships that need resolution.
* Be a solutions seeker - show a flexible, creative, and innovative approach to finding solutions.
Program note
Salford City Council is embarking on a transformative journey to strengthen its governance framework through the Governance 360 Improvement Programme. We are seeking two experienced Project Officers to support and coordinate this ambitious two-year programme, which aims to embed excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement across the Council\'s democratic, compliance, and learning functions.
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Continuous Service commitment: New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, including Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, and others under this scheme.
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