Project Manager - Operational Development
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £44,258 - £48,007 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 14/07/2024
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- 18.5
- Job type
- Project Management
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1137/41273
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/1137/41273
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £44,258 - £48,007 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 14/07/2024
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- 18.5
- Job type
- Project Management
The Operational Development Team within Adult Social Care & Health are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to help us ensure the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality services to the population of East Sussex. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced team and to be at the forefront of collaborative working. If you are highly organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic, and are looking for a new challenge that supports you to work flexibly, then this is the role for you!
You will be responsible for the development, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation of projects that support service development and continuous improvement in Adult Social Care & Health. You will work with a range of services, departments and stakeholders in the local health and care system. You will engage with operational and back-office teams to develop operational pathways and systems and deliver change that supports service delivery and improves outcomes for local residents.
We are looking for candidates who have worked in an appropriate public sector setting, with an understanding of social care delivery and priorities. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised and with experience of delivering projects and engaging with a range of stakeholders.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application 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.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 17 July 2024, they will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable on this date, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
This role offers the opportunity to drive positive change in all areas of Adult Social Care; working with colleagues and stakeholders to improve services and experience for residents and staff. This post allows for flexible working arrangements.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Carla Stafford, Operations Manager at Carla.Stafford@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS Teams call or phone call.
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Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
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.
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.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
