Project Manager (Families First)
Role Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity to project manage the implementation of the national Families First Partnership Programme in Oldham. You will work alongside the Programme Manager to establish and lead key workstreams to develop new multi‑agency operating models, including workforce culture and development, policies and procedures and communication and engagement, to ensure that Children’s Services are set up as a single integrated system that supports the well‑being of and protects all children from significant harm, inside and outside the home.
Key Responsibilities
* To work with colleagues across the system to create a robust and proportionate approach to programme and project management that supports delivery and ensures issues are flagged up and addressed as necessary.
* To provide proportionate support for projects including researching best practice and ensuring solutions are relevant to Oldham.
* To be responsible for assuring the benefits realisation of projects in terms of both cashable and non‑cashable benefits against the completion of the project to time, cost and stated quality.
* To actively monitor and manage the risks, issues, and interdependencies between projects and programmes (internally and externally) to minimise risk and take advantage of any opportunities that may be of an advantage to the Council.
Key Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* Extensive experience of leading, developing, managing and monitoring complex and varied projects simultaneously within a large organisation.
* Experience of undertaking change management and persuasively communicating with a range of stakeholders to effect change and achieve more efficient practices and processes.
* Ability to motivate others, work as a team member and team leader in a project context, set deadlines and check that work has been completed to the required quality standards.
Benefits Package
* 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10‑years’ service.
* The option to purchase additional annual leave.
* An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared‑cost additional voluntary contributions.
* Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
* Well‑being support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
* Staff recognition and celebration events.
* Peer support groups.
Inclusive Recruitment
We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more in the last 10 years while aged 18 or over, please refer to the guidance for obtaining your Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
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