Acquisition Project Lead – Adult Social Care Provider

Compass Associates; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Acquisition Project Lead to oversee the integration of an acquired organization. This role requires strong leadership and extensive health or social care experience, along with IT skills. You will manage projects, engage stakeholders, and ensure smooth transitions while traveling across the South of England. Salary ranges from £60,000 to £75,000, with additional responsibilities involving travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care is essential.
• Extensive IT skills are required.
• Knowledge of OFSTED and children's care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of acquired organisation through software and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage project plans across workstreams.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure smooth transition.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Communication and engagement abilities

Adaptability and resilience

Problem-solving capabilities

Job description

Acquisition Project Lead - Adult Social Care Provider

12 month FTC

£60,000 - £75,000 DOE.

Remote with ad hoc travel across the South of England

Health / Social care experience - essential

Extensive IT Skills Required

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the integration of an acquired organisation through a series of software and infrastructure projects.
• Develop, manage and oversee the delivery of project plans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Engage with key stakeholders across both organisations to ensure smooth transition and alignment and ensure the change is managed in a way aligned with the Swanton ETHOS.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful integration.
• Facilitate communication and change management activities to support staff and service continuity.
• Report progress to senior leadership and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

About You

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and engagement abilities.
• Adaptability, Resilience and experience in managing change.
• Pragmatic problem-solving capabilities, being able to flex to ensure the successful outcomes of the projects.
• Understanding of social care service delivery (desirable)
• Historical track record of delivery

Person Specification

• Extensive knowledge of OFSTED and children's care legislation
• Experience in a quality role ideally within a children's residential setting
• Ability to self-motivate, work independently and prioritise effectivel
• Able to maintain a sense of objectivity whilst building good relationships with other
• Must be a driver with own car
• Role will involve regular travel and occasional overnight stays

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 of John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Contact details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity or would like to request a full job description please contact Adam Brenton direct on 0161 667 6555. Alternatively please email abrenton@