Community Integrated Care is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we are looking to recruit an experience Project Manager to join our Partnerships and Communities Team based from our head office in Widnes on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract. You can be based anywhere in the North West but must be able to travel to our head office in Widnes at least once a week and nationally as and when required. What is The Deal for you? Flexibility You can work your full time hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or work over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. Remote Working Do you want to work from home? Or do you prefer being in an office? With this role you have the option of hybrid working from home or from our head office in Widnes - or a blend between the two Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app. Best Lives Possible : You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible. Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people Dare to Learn: Access to our amazing on line training platform where you can upskill taking a variety of courses and qualifications. Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life. Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role: The Project Manager will ensure that our Partnerships and Community programmes are effectively designed, managed and implemented. Responsible for managing a diverse range of projects at different stages of their project lifecycle, working collaboratively to effectively plan, manage, and deliver projects, to agreed time, cost, and quality requirements, in accordance with project management standards and to meet our charity’s strategic aims. Day to Day you'll be (list not exhaustive please see JD) Maintain strong project management methodologies across all the Partnerships and Communities programmes to ensure that they deliver the desired impact within agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements. To prepare a comprehensive business case for all projects, with a reliable articulation of key life cycle costs, risks, opportunities, and benefits against which the project can be approved and assessed on completion. To further lead the rationalisation and review of project concepts, to ensure they are well-timed, effectively planned, and are able to deliver the intended impact. Lead project evaluation and working with the project delivery teams to ensure that lessons are learnt for continuous improvement and development, and data (including testimonials) are captured and communicated internally and externally (as required). Liaise with the wider organisation and Group Projects teams to assist with organisational business plans consistent with the overarching strategy of the charity. Collaboration: It is expected that the post holder will proactively engage with a team of supporting Business Partners, Operational, and Support Services colleagues to ensure the right action and support can be delivered at the right time – particularly with the Group Projects team to ensure alignment of methodology and consistently applied PM practices. Budgets: Indirect budget responsibility through the management of projects and delivery within cost parameters. Your values: Our Ideal Candidate Skills Knowledge and Experience Degree Qualification or equivalent work experience in a similar role Practitioner Certificate in PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management qualification Proficient in MS Office applications / Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Project and CRM) Skilled at overseeing a diverse portfolio of programmes, campaigns and activations. Experience of significant project challenges and evidence of lessons learned Experience of successfully defining and managing a significantly sized programme of interrelated projects Understanding of Change Management processes Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. Interested and want to know a bit more? To find out more about our charity check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vZ-zYkoj7x8s We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2023 Colleague Engagement Survey, 56% (over 3,300) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of 28. This is a measure of how positively our colleagues talk about us – and 28 is an excellent score compared to other organisations