Job description
To apply for this role please visit the Powys County Council website. Applications made through Indeed will NOT be considered.
About the role:
The successful candidates will project manage a number of economy projects. This will include the production of plans, documentation, and guidance for project teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring:
- All organisational procedures are adhered to,
- Objectives are identified and met,
- Benefits are realised from the procurement through to implementation.
You will also, provide management reporting, that monitors progress and impact.
About you:
You will have:
- Practical and demonstrable knowledge, experience and understanding of all aspects of project management. An understanding of local government, the national political context within which it operates and the current challenges and opportunities.
- Experience of providing leadership, guidance, and support to elected members, colleagues, and partners to enable effective decision making and the highest standards of corporate governance.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and partners and in planning and delivering community engagement events/activities.
- Experience of developing partnership arrangements across the Council and with key stakeholders and partners to foster effective joint working to improve outcomes.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
- An appropriate professional qualification in project management or previous relevant experience.
What you will do:
You will:
- Lead, manage, motivate, and ensure that projects are delivered effectively, efficiently and that key milestones are met to ensure effective and efficient project delivery in compliance with the Project Delivery Plan.
- Manage the projects budget, monitoring the expenditure and costs against benefits that are realised as the project progresses.
- Manage communications and active engagement with staff and stakeholders to deliver the projects effectively.
- Develop partnership arrangements across the Council and with key stakeholders and partners to foster effective joint working to improve outcomes.
- Prepare and present reports on project status in order to provide accurate and clear information to the project board/local partnership, stakeholders, elected members, heads of service and senior managers.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice in the provision of project management and to disseminate information and implement good practice.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role please visit the Powys County Council website. Applications made through Indeed will NOT be considered.
Please visit: https://en.powys.gov.uk/view-job?id=908929az8x&lang=USA to apply for this position.
Closing Date: 09/07/2023
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Part-time hours: 29.6 per week
Salary: £33,820.00-£35,411.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/07/2023
Reference ID: HRP0219