Programme Manager
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Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to lead on variable projects that will support the experience of people who draw on our services in Adult Social Care? Do you have significant experience in managing projects as well as a successful track record in delivering? If so, then we would welcome your application!
It is is a really exciting opportunity to be joining East Sussex County Council. You will report to the Head of Service for Hospitals, CHC and Financial Services and oversee a small team who are responsible for a large number of projects within the overall programme of work.
You will be experienced in project management methodologies and able to connect theory to practice. You will have a high degree of emotional intelligence which you will deploy in effective stakeholder management. You will report the progress and tracking of your portfolio of projects to a bi-monthly steering group chaired by the Head of Service, as well as providing regular updates to key stakeholders.
Ideally you will have Adult Social Care experience and have working knowledge of the legal frameworks we have to use in our practice and decision making.
We operate a hybrid working arrangement, which includes a minimum of one or two days per week in the office. You will be expected to attend in person meetings outside of your allocated office day.
If this opportunity interest and excites you, then please contact Alex Cook on: 01424 724083 who will arrange for a time for you to speak with the Head of Service.
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 will be held on Friday 28 June 2024 at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
- Job Description and Person Specification [docx]
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
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.
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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.