Senior Project Manager - Social Value
Details
- Reference: SCC/TP/287916/1566
- Positions: 1
- Salary: £52,047 - £57,125 per annum
- Category: Care - Adults
- Contract type: Secondment
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Posted on: 26 July 2024
- Closing date: 11 August 2024
- Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
- Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this 18-month secondment is £52,047 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
Please ensure before applying for this secondment that you have permission from your current manager.
We are excited to be hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our fantastic Community Partnerships and Prevention Service. The team works flexibly across Surrey County Council officers but are primarily based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate.
Rewards and benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Service
The Community Partnerships and Prevention Service at Surrey County Council is committed to fostering vibrant and resilient communities where everyone can flourish. We strive to achieve this by actively collaborating with voluntary organisations, community groups, and other stakeholders to tackle social issues, foster well-being, and improve the overall quality of life for Surrey residents.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Project Manager, where the role will be focusing on Social Value Project for the council. This role will be essential to delivering Surrey County Council's Social Value aims in alignment with the key priorities set out in 'Surrey Way'.
The role will help to guide the organisational direction and work collaboratively with Surrey's residents and communities to ensure that Social Value is targeted where it can have the most positive impact.
As our Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects within defined times, cost and quality boundaries. You'll do this by:
- Plan and oversee projects from inception to completion.
- Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Communicate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and manage expectations.
- Lead project teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
- Identify and mitigate project risks.
- Delivery of the outcomes and benefits
The role has several exciting and varied dimensions:
- Supporting the development of the County Council's strategic approach to Social Value
- Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community organisations, partners and commissioned services to collaborate on Social Value initiatives
- Promoting the positive impact of Social Value initiatives internally and externally to a wide range of audiences
Shortlisting criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Good project management skills
- Good experience in stakeholder management at all levels in an organisation
- Adept at budgeting and resource management
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team, supporting your colleagues when needed
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills, or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Louis Perry by e-mail at louis.perry@surreycc.gov.uk
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/08/2024 with interviews to follow.
If you are passionate about building strong partnerships and making a difference in the community, we would love to hear from you.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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