Operations Project Manager

Operations Project Manager

1 Year Fixed Term Secondment Opportunity

£38,578 - £42,796 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our busy Operations Team on a one-year secondment.

Taking the lead on a variety of projects across the Service, you will support with their development from design to implementation, enabling the delivery of service reviews and business plans.

You will research, review, interpret and challenge the current processes, coordinating internal and external partners to understand best practice, legislation and techniques and identifying new partnership opportunities.

You will also develop, monitor and analyse reviews and project status, revising the scope, schedule or budget if necessary, prepare and present relevant reports, ensure appropriate risk management, value for money, scrutiny and governance requirements are met throughout and engage with stakeholders to create a cross-departmental approach.

With proven experience in developing and implementing projects, reviews and services improvements, ideally in local government, you will be degree qualified in a relevant field or have the equivalent work experience.

You will have extensive knowledge of project oversight and delivery, excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills and the ability to build strong relationships.

Please see the Job Profile for full details of the role.

To apply, please email personnel.hr@braintree.gov.uk with your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 750 words, detailing how you meet the skills, knowledge and experience criteria, as set out in the job profile.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Friday 20^th September

Interviews will held in week commencing: 30^th September

 Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:

* Competitive pay and benefits * Flexible working * Free parking

* Local government pension scheme * Learning and development for all staff

* Staff discounts at local businesses * Staff recognition schemes

* Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership