Strategic Project Development Manager

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a project manager to lead the development and management of projects that drive economic growth. The role involves working with a variety of teams to support the Council's objectives while operating in a remote work style. Critical skills include strong communication, negotiation, and an ability to work autonomously. The position supports key Economic and Regeneration strategies in Aberystwyth, a vibrant university town.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Ability to engage a range of staff to develop programmes and projects.
• Strong desire to enhance and develop the local economy.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capital projects/programmes.
• Support teams in delivering Council objectives.
• Engage staff through proactive and creative development activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team providing the development and management of projects that have been identified as delivering the Councils’ priorities under the Strategic Economic Programmes service.

This will mean bringing forward the development of major capital projects/programmes across a range of subject areas to support economic growth and supporting the Corporate Manager, Service Manager and other managers within Growth & Enterprise to deliver the Council’s objectives through proactive and creative development activity.

The post holder is expected to use communication, negotiation and influencing skills to engage a range of staff to enable the development of programmes and projects as agreed by corporate structures.

You should be self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision, be well organised and have a strong desire to enhance and develop the local economy in Ceredigion.

This post is designated as a ‘remote’ working style but occasionally, you will be required to attend meetings at the Council’s office locations.

Interviews will be held via TEAMS on Thurs 4th December (TBC).

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Economy and Regeneration

We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:

• Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside
• Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
• Property Services: Supporting the Council’s programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.