Project Manager

Solos Consultants Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy invites an experienced Project Manager to join their Local Government client in Bristol for a 5-month contract. This pivotal role demands expertise in handling sensitive community issues and effective stakeholder management. The candidate must navigate the complexities of delivering solutions for Vehicle Dwellers while working flexibly and effectively within the local government framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authorities or Local Government.
• Background in politically sensitive projects related to Housing or Homelessness.
• Ability to navigate decision-making processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic solutions regarding Vehicle Dwellers in Bristol.
• Manage diverse community stakeholders with challenging priorities.
• Work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing political decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Working under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Project Manager£356 daily rate - PAYE£450 daily rate – UmbrellaFull time5 Month Contract InitiallyBristol Our Local Government Client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team on an interim contractial basis.The ideal candidate will have a strong background within Local Authorities/Local Government positions, strong stakeholder management experience and an ability to address and deliver key strategic solutions.

• This project is about getting a grip and delivering strategic solutions to address a highly sensitive escalating situation around Vehicle Dwellers in the City of Bristol.
• Experience of delivering high profile, politically sensitive, complex projects ideally within the Housing/Homelessness/Vehicle Dwellers/Gypsy Travellers would therefore be ideal
• Experience of working in Local Government or comparable settings and navigating decision-making processes effectively would also be beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• To be very flexible and to be responsive to changes in priorities and political decisions ... at short notice.
• Stakeholder management - particularly to be able to work with diverse communities with challenging and often conflict priorities.

Hybrid possibly, however this is a very hands-on role with the person needing to be very flexible and willing to be present in person for a lot of the time.If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.