Project Manager - 37 Hours

Application Deadline: 21 February 2025

Department: Corporate Services

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £45,718 - £48,710 / year

Description

Job Description & Person Specification >

Our Business Improvement and Change Team manage a wide range of projects which are helping to transform the way we deliver services to our residents. The Team are looking for a Project Manager to manage a project on local government re-organisation that seeks to make significant change and improvements to the council.

You will need to be an experienced Project Manager who is good at working with multiple stakeholders across organisations. You will have responsibility for all aspects of delivering the project making sure that everyone that needs to be, is engaged and focussed on delivering the project to a successful conclusion.

You will need to demonstrate a track record of managing complex projects to a successful conclusion and have strong organisational skills as well as an ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.

There has never been a better time to join our team. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. We want Torbay and its communities to thrive. If you do too, join us.

This position is for a fixed term of 24 months from the start date.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/project-manager/

For an informal chat please contact Mark Hammett on 01803 208002 or [email protected].

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 3rd March 2025.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

• Ability to manage multiple and complex projects.


• Organisational skills.


• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines.


• Task scheduling and prioritisation

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge and expertise in project management.


• Detailed knowledge of project management documentation.


• Understanding of Council's governance process.


• Up to date knowledge of computer systems, e.g., MS Office.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience of successful delivery of improvement and change.


• Experience of working on own initiative.


• Experience of working across multiple departments/organisations.


• Professional qualification in programme/project management, such as Prince 2 or equivalent.