Project Manager – Assurance, Strategy & Performance (Projects Team)

Project Manager – Assurance, Strategy & Performance (Projects Team)

Job Description

Permanent contract | £47,320 to £49,270 per annum (Scale L) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich

In Adult Social Services we are undertaking a programme of transformation that will change the way we deliver Social Care in Norfolk.  Our vision of outstanding care for all is underpinned by our Promoting Independence Strategy.  Supporting people to be independent, resilient and well. Getting the right support at the right time. 

We are looking for the right person to join our Projects Team within Assurance, Strategy & Performance as a Project Manager leading a challenging and exciting portfolio of change.  

We are looking for people who have knowledge and experience in the delivery of transformation ideally within the adult social care sector and have a passion for the discipline of project management.  We want people who are excited to work on business transformation projects that ensures our residents have the best outcomes.

You should be an experienced Project Manager who is an adaptable self-starter who thrives in a high-profile, fast-paced project environment and will have a track record of delivering projects/programmes over several years.

We are intending to interview in early/mid March 2024.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jo Connell (ASSD Programme Manager) on 01603 222257.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary 
• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave 
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service 
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need. 
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.   
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers 
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable) 
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work 
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. 
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes 
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) 
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job 

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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Closing date: 22 February 2024 at 23:59