Description Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid £58,270 - £69,413 per annum (pro rata for part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months Are you ready to make a difference in Adult Social Care? Suffolk County Council's Adult Social Care Service is delivering a significant programme of change called People at the Heart of Care. This initiative aims to better support individuals with increasingly complex needs to maintain their independence and lead fulfilling lives within their communities. At the heart of our People at the Heart of Care ambition is the use of innovative digital solutions and technology to foster independence, sustainability, and high-quality care delivery. We're committed to actively involving people, their supporters, and our dedicated frontline staff in co-designing services that are tailored, responsive, and truly meet the needs of those we serve. Your role and responsibilities We're seeking an experienced and dynamic leader who is passionate about driving transformative change and making a positive difference in Adult Social Care. As the Programme and Business Relationship Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and play a pivotal role in driving transformative change in Adult Social Care. This role sits within our Strategy and Change Team and Programme Management Office (PMO) within Adult Social Care, where you'll have the opportunity to manage programmes and projects of varying sizes and complexities. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver outcomes that have a real and positive impact for Suffolk residents. You will need Previous experience working at a senior management level Strategic mindset and experience in programme and project management Passion for making a positive difference in Adult Social Care You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Question 1 - What particular skills and experience do you bring to the role that makes you a strong candidate to join the Strategy and Change Team as a Programme and Business Relationship Manager? Question 2 - Please give an example of when you have managed a significant programme or project. Set out what you consider were the most important components and methods you used to manage this change to ensure it led to the desired benefits. Question 3 - Using an example of a time when you had to manage a wide range of stakeholders, how did you make sure you had full and active engagement? Question 4 - In this role you will need the ability to work at a strategic level, understanding the relationship between programmes and projects and our overall strategy, as well as being able to clearly articulate decisions and translate complex issues into clear delivery plans. Please give an example of when you have worked at this level and how you did this. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 April 2025. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid