Project Delivery Manager

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Lewes seeks a Project Delivery Manager to lead and manage improvement projects in Adult Social Care. This role focuses on enhancing the social care services through collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should have strong leadership and project management skills. The position offers a chance to directly support key council objectives impacting the community.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing large and complex projects.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and influence others.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present complex information clearly in different formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design and manage change for improvement projects.
• Focus on Health and Social Care Connect as the main social care gateway.
• Collaborate with council-wide colleagues and local partners.

Skills

Managing large and complex projects

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation of complex information

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

Would you like to help East Sussex deliver the best possible social care services to adults?

An exciting Project Delivery Manager position is available within Adult Social Care and Health. The role has been created to lead on the development and implementation of improvement projects across Adult Social Care Health. Initially there will be a particular focus on Health and Social Care Connect which is our main social care gateway. We want to make sure we offer the best possible service to people in East Sussex with a strong emphasis on independence and prevention.

The successful candidate will lead, help design and manage change, working effectively with colleagues council-wide as well as local partners and those who draw upon care and support in East Sussex.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience of managing large and complex projects
• Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others
• Are organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have the ability to present complex information clearly in different formats

This is a high-profile position which provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to utilise their existing skills, gain experience and directly support key Council objectives that make a real difference in people's lives.

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in-person at County Hall week commencing 27 October. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Laura Salter on [e-mail] to arrange a call.

I\'ve worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I\'m making a difference. Joe, Information Analyst

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design and manage change for improvement projects across Adult Social Care Health
• Focus on Health and Social Care Connect as the main social care gateway
• Collaborate with council-wide colleagues, local partners and those who draw on care and support

Qualifications

• Experience of managing large and complex projects
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and influence others
• Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to present complex information clearly in different formats

Benefits

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.