About the role
We are a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts and a Change and Engagement function; who support the Communities & Opportunities directorate with Transformational activity across the directorate and wider organisational collaboration initiatives.
We are at the centre of a major transformation programme, working with Services, Business Partners and other key stakeholders to shape the design and delivery of a major portfolio that spans the whole organisation.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager to join our ambitious team. This post will play a key role in supporting West Northamptonshire Council on its transformation journey.
What will you be doing?
Initially this post will specifically lead on a project which will seek to deliver multiple linked capital projects to rationalise space, improve storage and potential re purpose existing buildings, deliver an improved customer experience and provide a more sustainable approach to back of house storage and services.
There could be an opportunity to manager other related transformation projects depending on capacity and priorities.
About you
You will be part of a small team of Project Management professionals, so experience of managing resources and good time management is essential, along with excellent communication skills.
You will have proven experience of working collaboratively with enabler services, such as IT, HR, Finance, Legal and Communications to define requirements and design solutions. You will take responsibility for identifying new ways of working and realising identified business benefits.
You will be experienced in PRINCE2 project management or other project/programme management, and people change management methodologies, and follow robust tools/standards to ensure your projects run smoothly.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days annual leave per year, 28 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Car Lease scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options
- Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
The council is in the process of implementing a new pay structure and terms and conditions which will be applicable to this role. The outcome could result in a future variation to the advertised salary, and this will be discussed at interview.
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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