Integrated Project Manager

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Job Description

Salary: £51,801- £59,724 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Grade: G

12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Secondments considered)

Full Time - 37 Hours (Part Time Hours will be considered)

The Commissioning Team are looking to appoint an Integrated Project Manager to lead an integrated project across both Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea Council. You will be the lead on a project to align and embed processes with health colleagues, with the purpose of improving experiences for unpaid carers locally.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Educated to a degree level, and/ or equivalent professional qualification (i.e. PRINCE2) or relevant specific work experience.
• A self-motivator with a passion for adult social care
• A confident and professional individual, with the skills and drive to achieve deliverables.
• Experienced in working for a local authority, health partner or other politically driven organisation.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior managers and stakeholders.
• Creative and strategic thinking in order to generate new ideas, alternative options and provide realistic solutions to complex situations.
• A team player, that recognises the importance of collaborative working.

In Return for your time and commitment, we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days (pro rata)
• Flexible working to support a good work life balance
• An excellent Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme
• Reflective supervision and management support

Advert Closing Date:

• Redeployment Only: 18th December 2024
• Internal & External: 12th January 2025
• Interview Date: W/C 27th January 2025

If you would like to have an informal discussion around your suitability of this role please contact either hbird@thurrock.gov.uk or NicolaMickleburgh@southend.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at Enhanced Level is required for this post.

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About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council