Project Manager - Stop Smoking

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Overview

Join Us and Make a Difference!

At Change Grow Live (CGL), we're not just a leading national charity—we're a team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming lives. We combine evidence-based practices with compassion to create services that empower individuals and that are deeply rooted in the local community.

Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of and shape our brand-new Smoking Cessation Service in Bromley. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in building a transformative service from the ground up, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals in our diverse and vibrant community.

We are looking for a dedicated and organised Project Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of our Stop Smoking Service. In this role, you will bring proven experience in project management within a healthcare, public health, or behavioural change setting, along with a strong understanding of smoking cessation programmes and broader public health initiatives.

You will use your excellent communication and leadership skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams effectively. Your ability to analyse data and produce insightful reports will be key to monitoring outcomes and driving service improvement. You should feel confident managing budgets, timelines, and resources, while ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, equality, and data protection policies.

Full time Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary Range: £39,891.91 - £44,471.72 Dependent on experience (Based on full time hours, pro rata for part time)

Allowance: £2,163.27 Outer London Weighting, (pro rata for part time)

Responsibilities

About the Role

As Project Manager in the Stop Smoking Service, you will be expected to:

• Promote the benefits of stopping smoking and raise awareness of the service through events, outreach, and engagement activities.
• Lead a specialist team delivering brief advice and smoking cessation interventions across Bromley.
• Oversee and contribute to the NRT Direct Supply process to ensure prompt and effective delivery of medications to clients.
• Lead on specific workstreams to ensure services are tailored to meet the needs of targeted population groups.
• Support the Nurse Manager in delivering Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and behavioural support across Smokefree Lancs.
• Build strong relationships with professionals and the community to increase understanding of smoking-related health impacts and encourage referrals.
• Ensure accurate recording of community engagement and interventions using digital record management systems.
• Stay informed on relevant policy developments in smoking cessation and apply them to service delivery.
• Provide support and mentorship to students and apprentices, ensuring meaningful learning opportunities are in place.
• Support, observe, and shadow new staff members during their induction period.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in meeting service performance targets.
• Deliver training to new administrative staff and provide refresher sessions for existing team members.
• Ensure effective monitoring of service activity through the Quit Manager system, supporting colleagues and partners in its use.
• Provide line management, supervision, and appraisals to staff within your team.
• Undertake any other duties that support the successful delivery of project goals, as directed by your line manager.

About You

• You understand the health risks of smoking and are familiar with national smoking cessation policies and strategies.
• You have experience delivering health and/or social care interventions, ideally within a stop smoking service.
• You can plan, manage, and deliver effective service models tailored to local needs.
• You understand how clients access smoking cessation treatments and interventions.
• You have experience leading teams, including providing line management, supervision, and appraisals.
• You are committed to delivering high-quality services with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement.
• You maintain accurate records and are confident using Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• You can work independently and as part of a team, remaining calm and flexible under pressure.
• You build strong relationships with stakeholders and professionals.
• You are committed to equality, diversity, and continuous professional development.
• You stay up to date with local and national developments in smoking cessation.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a Stop Smoking Service.
• NCSCT Level 2 qualification.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.

What We Offer
We value our team and are proud to provide:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing annually (capped at 30) allocated Pro Rata.
• A paid 'Wellness' hour each week and access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• A variety of benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• A generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 36 to 40 (£39,891.91 - £44,471.72)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72)

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Rachel Nichol | rachel.nichol@cgl.org.uk

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.