Inclusive Growth Project Manager (Life Sciences)
London Borough of Islington
About The Role
Inclusive Growth Project Manager (Life Sciences)
As an Inclusive Growth Project Manager (Life Sciences) at Islington Council, you will deliver projects that support a fairer, more inclusive local economy. This role focuses on Life Sciences and related growth‑sector activity, helping ensure local residents and businesses benefit from sector growth across the borough.
Working within the Inclusive Growth service, you will project manage agreed Life Sciences and sector workstreams that support the delivery of priorities set out in the forthcoming Islington Inclusive Growth Plan. You will work closely with employers, delivery partners, and colleagues across the council, supporting place‑based and sector‑based activity, including cross‑borough collaboration through programmes such as LIFT.
In this role, you will:
- Project manage Life Sciences and related growth‑sector initiatives, supporting inclusive access to employment, skills, and economic opportunities.
- Coordinate delivery across partners, including employers, training providers, and delivery organisations.
- Support funding activity, including contributing to bids and managing delivery partners where required.
- Manage project budgets, including externally funded activity where secured, monitoring spend, outputs, and compliance.
- Contribute to Life Sciences activity within the LIFT programme, and engage in relevant London‑wide or cross‑borough initiatives where agreed.
- Line manage the Inclusive Growth Project Officer, supporting effective delivery of operational activity.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of managing complex projects, including externally funded activity.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, delivery, and risk management.
- An understanding of inclusive growth, economic development, or employment and skills agendas, particularly in growth sectors.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders to deliver collaborative projects.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Hamish Mackay
Senior Programme Manager, LIFT
[email protected]
020 7527 7087
Working for the team, service and our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.
We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.
We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.
Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.
Pre‑Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:
- Proof of address
- Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
- Right to work in the UK
- Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)
