Application Deadline: 7 March 2025
Department: Corporate Services
Location: Torbay Council
Compensation: £40,938 - £43,476 / year
Description:
The salary includes an amount for a market supplement of £3000 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually.
Our Business Improvement and Change Team manage a wide range of projects which are helping to transform the way we deliver services to our residents. The Team are looking for a Project Lead to manage a range of projects that seek to make significant improvements to the council.
You will need to be good at working with multiple stakeholders across organisations. You will have responsibility for all aspects of delivering the project, making sure that everyone that needs to be is engaged and focused on delivering the project to a successful conclusion.
You will need to demonstrate experience of managing complex projects to a successful conclusion and have strong organisational skills, as well as an ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
There has never been a better time to join our team. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. We want Torbay and its communities to thrive. If you do too, join us.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/project-lead/
For an informal chat please contact Selvia Thekkel on 01803 208137 or selvia.thekkel@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 17th March 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
1. Ability to establish and manage projects.
2. Ability to plan, coordinate and facilitate the work of others.
3. Communication skills.
4. Ability to manage conflicting deadlines.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
1. Expertise in project management.
2. Working knowledge of project management documentation.
3. Understanding of Council's governance process.
4. Up to date knowledge of computer systems, e.g., MS Office.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
1. Experience in responding to quickly changing priorities.
2. Ability to work on own initiative.
3. Experience of working across multiple departments/organisations.
4. Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.
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