JOB TITLE: Project Manager

JOB TYPE: Temporary

PRIMARY INDUSTRY: Social Care

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRIES: Management and Public Sector

PRECISE LOCATION: Reigate

DISPLAY LOCATION: Reigate

SALARY: £500 per day

START DATE: ASAP

DURATION: Temporary ongoing

JOB DETAILS:

Are you an experienced Project Manager? We are looking for an experienced Project Manager on behalf of Surrey Council, To manage and deliver key projects that drive the transformation of services and processes across Surrey County Council's Children, Families & Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate. Working closely with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the Council's strategic transformation objectives.

Oversee project planning, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration to contribute to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of Council services, contributing to the Council's transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key accountabilities

1. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and in line with the Council's transformation objectives.

2. Ensure project outputs support and contribute to the programme's objectives in collaboration with the Programme Manager.

3. Manage the allocation and utilisation of resources across the project, ensuring effective use of people, finances, and materials to achieve project goals.

4. Track project progress, ensuring milestones are met and providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on performance, risks, and issues.

5. Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact project delivery, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure projects stay on track.

6. Manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their ongoing support and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

7. Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.

8. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the ongoing improvement of project management practices and methodologies, ensuring lessons learned are captured and shared for future projects.

This will be on a temporary ongoing basis, full time 37 hours per week paying from £500 per DAY. The team is based in Reigate and this role is open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week working to a 2 day a week average.

Please forward updated CV for immediate consideration. To start ASAP on an ongoing basis