Project Manager (Interim) - Castle Point Borough Council

£143000

Essex County Council, Heybridge, Maldon

Full time
Contract
Onsite working

Posted today, 24 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1be82399e5054d9a9946042a978f1ac7

Full Job Description

To act as the project manager for the delivery of a service improvement plan or delivery of complex service based projects.
To identify and or refine project requirements, delivery timelines and costs.
To report to and liaise with senior management, leading member and partners and compile, submit and explain project status reports.
Monitoring project performance to ensure timely delivery and produce highlight reports.
Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience and strengths of staff members.
To develop and maintain the detailed project plans, and adapt if required to any changing needs and requirements.
To assist staff on process mapping, provide suitable challenge as to the effectiveness of processes and help develop solutions to improve services.
Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation.
Developing excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders.

Experienced Project Manager in local government/housing associations and preferably in housing or with a good understanding of housing functions
Confidence to report on and explain any variations from the programme, but also to identify early any issues and put remedial options in place
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders
Proficient user in MS software
There may be a need to attend some evening meetings

Why Castle Point? Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernize, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving.