Project Manager - Integrated Commisioning Team

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to work with Adult Social Care colleagues to deliver transformational projects, which will make a real difference to the lives of local people.

The vision for Adult Social Care underpins our commitments to ensure people have choice and control in how their care and support needs are met - ‘your life, your choice, working together towards the life you want’. Clarity, structure, a firm grip of detail and an ability to work with a wide range of people will be key to being successful in this role.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ian Buchan Associate Director of ASC Commissioning, 020 3045 6560, [email protected]  

Candidate Profile

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) and have demonstrable project management experience, including Agile/Waterfall techniques.  Ideally, you’ll also have experience of user research, co-design and co-production of services. 

While experience of adult social care is not a requirement, an interest in our work, and an ability to listen to those with lived experience and translating what they say into project outcomes is.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Standard Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.