NAAME Project Manager 8299

Adult Learning; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Adult Learning as a NAAME Project Manager, overseeing innovation programs in Norfolk's manufacturing sector. This role offers a hybrid working model with a focus on stakeholder engagement and delivery of key project outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management in the manufacturing sector.
• Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Detail oriented and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the NAAME Cluster programme for innovation support.
• Engage with stakeholders from various sectors to facilitate collaborations.
• Monitor project outputs and track KPIs effectively.

Skills

Client Satisfaction

Project Management

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Description

NAAME Project Manager 8299 | Fixed Term Contract until 01 May 2026 | £42,463 to £46,732 per annum (Scale K) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Project Manager within Economic Development’s Innovation and Sectors team. Hybrid working with office base being County Hall in Norwich.

Job Description

NAAME Project Manager 8299 | Fixed Term Contract until 01 May 2026 | £42,463 to £46,732 per annum (Scale K) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Project Manager within Economic Development’s Innovation and Sectors team. Hybrid working with office base being County Hall in Norwich.

The Innovation and Sectors team manages a wide range of programmes supporting Norfolk’s innovation ecosystem and key sectors (including advanced manufacturing and engineering, creative industries, agri-tech and energy).

We are looking for a hardworking, client focused and efficient Project Manager. In this post, you will oversee New Anglia Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (NAAME) Cluster, supporting manufacturing and engineering companies across Norfolk and Suffolk. NAAME brings together industry leaders from across the sector to drive collaboration and peer-to-peer learning, as well as showcasing regional innovation and skills support opportunities for companies.

The network of seven Manufacturing Groups which NAAME maintains throughout Norfolk and Suffolk provide a trusted forum for businesses within the industry to establish connections and facilitate collaborations. This is overseen by the NAAME Industry Council providing strategic leadership, oversight and decision-making for the network.

You will be expected to deliver a wide range of programme management functions, including monitoring the delivery of project outputs and tracking KPIs; overseeing the communications and marketing function for NAAME (including the website and social media); engaging with a wide range of stakeholders from across the private sector, public sector and academia to support business to business connections, improved manufacturing group and Industry Council meetings and to drive potential projects for the sector; and maintaining records and monitoring finances.

You will act as the Project Manager for NAAME with senior stakeholders from Make UK, Industry, Academia and Government in meetings and at external events. There will be an expectation of travel across Norfolk and Suffolk (the East of England region.

The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector is one of the largest employers by sector in the region and therefore identified within both Local Growth Plans for Norfolk and Suffolk as a key sector of the regional economy, creating highly skilled and high value jobs.

You will need an eye for detail, a methodical approach and an ability to work with a wide range of people. You will also need excellent client satisfaction skills along with the ability to be adaptable and flexible across different areas of work.

Proven experience in programme management and experience with the manufacturing and engineering sector along with a strong teamwork approach is essential to this role.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact James Allen, Innovation & Sectors Manager at Norfolk County Council at [e-mail]

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
• ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
  

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 11 June 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 19 June 2025 at 23:59

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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