Age Well Project Manager
London Borough of Islington
About The Role
As a Project Manager at Islington Council, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Islington residents get the best care and support. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team that is shaping the future of social care in Islington.
We are looking for an experienced project manager who can confidently work with stakeholders across the Council and externally to coordinate the expiry of two care home-related contracts and the transition to a new service model. You will be responsible for successfully delivering high-profile projects via robust governance and reporting. You will work closely with commissioners to ensure that future services meet the needs of our residents.
Key attributes required:
- An interest in working within social care and ensuring great outcomes for residents.
- Experience of managing high-profile projects to delivery.
- Great verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisation and time management, with ability to develop a range of project management resources
The Age Well team, in Health and Social Care, is responsible for commissioning statutory services that enable people to live and age well within the community and in care settings. We are guided by Islington’s Adult Social Care Vision: that all residents have fair and equal access to care and support that enables them to live healthy, fulfilling, and independent lives.
Our day-to-day work requires partnering with services across the Council. We also work closely with Islington’s care providers, health services, and the voluntary and community sector to shape our care services in line with the Council’s values. We ensure every pound spent delivers maximum value for the borough. Importantly, all our work is centred on what matters most to residents and we pride ourselves on prioritising co-production with residents during the development of any services.
Does this sound like you? Become a key player in our Age Well team. Apply now and bring your expertise to projects that truly matter!
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:
Name and Job Title: Vlada Shevelkova, Commissioning Manager – Age Well
Email: [email protected]
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
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)
