Project Manager Childrens Alternative Provision

Fusion people are actively recruiting for High Needs Block Project Manager assisting with Automation Transformation for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council.

This role has been created to manage projects, provide advice or diagnose complex problems and/or service in order to support the effective management and delivery of specific projects or programmes, within an area of specialism. Role holders will be expected to manage complete projects or work on elements of complex, or broader projects or programmes of work.

The core purpose of this HNB (Automation Transformation) Project is to ensure BCP Children's develops a better understanding of how their current HNB systems can be utilised to have, 'one version of the truth' which has transparent and accurate financial planning, reporting and payments. It will align services from across the system to use an improved (more automated) process which uses systems to their full potential, improves fidelity of the data, allows for good contract management and allows for correct timely payments.

Hybrid role with some working from BCP Civic centre in Bournemouth and some homeworking.
Salary negotiable from £250 per day up to £300 per day LTD rate max for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities

• Use established systems to track key programme/project metrics, benefits, budgets, risks and highlight variances/trends in order to manage and control programme/project progress and contribute to effective governance of the programme/project.

• Provide advice and subject matter expertise (SME) in project, change management and approaches, so that projects within BCP are delivered in accordance with techniques and best practice.

• Ensure all project/ programme methodology implemented supports the wider objectives of Children's Services transformation.

• Review and interpret programme and project management related functional policies or processes, develop and recommend changes and provide advice to colleagues to ensure their effective implementation

• Plan and carry out regular project quality reviews in order to identify, assess and take action to mitigate risks to project success.

• Build effective client relationships with internal and external stakeholders or customers to help them understand project objectives and progress, ensure the client brief is adhered to, and to deliver assigned part of programmes/projects and support effective collaboration. This will involve influencing, persuading, and understanding the needs of others in the delivery of projects

• Develop business cases, funding bids, and reports, and provide advice and expertise to assist in the securing of funding, to develop and improve management of projects, and improve services

• Manage, monitor and report on project funding and finances, to ensure that the projects are delivered within budget and that funding is spent in accordance with regulations and requirements

Specific Qualifications and Experience

• Degree and/or Member of an appropriate professional body relevant to the service area
• Relevant project management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of how High Needs Block systems work in Local Authorities and experience of working in this area.
• Detailed knowledge in area of service or specialism including a general, broader understanding of the public sector and the issues that it faces
• Knowledge and understanding of the educational system, including specialist provision and Alternative Provision, in addition to mainstream funding.
• Experience of managing projects and project teams
• Experience managing and reporting on budgets and project costs
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a range of stakeholders and project teams
• Ability to analyse and present information including statistical data and prepare reports
• Ability to manage and direct project teams and supervise the quality of outputs
• Ability to see a wider picture and understand complexity of interlinkages between different elements of the High Needs Block.

Job Requirements

• This role manages a matrix team made up of Council employees, external advisers and consultants
• This role will work in a complex High Need Block environment, so past experience is essential
• This role will manage a budget and/or contribute to the management of the overall programme budget and will impact on savings/costs
• Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car

Job Package:

• Initial 6 month Fixed Contract
• PAYE: £250 per day Limited: £308.00 per day
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 37 Hours a week

Please contact Sam Day from the Bristol Fusion People office for more details.

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