Projects Manager (Corporate)

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.

THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT OR SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS.

About the team

The Corporate Programmes team works closely with senior managers across the organisation to provide advice and guidance on the councils approach to project and programme management as well as directly managing and supporting high-profile projects and programmes aligned with the councils key strategic priorities. With the continuing significant financial pressure on the council the teams focus is on cross-council transformation projects that deliver substantial savings generate income or other financial benefit.

About the role

Working closely with the Head of Programmes Performance and Risk the Projects Manager (Corporate) will lead on high-profile projects and programmes in support of the councils key strategic priorities ensuring effective governance and reporting arrangements are in will work collaboratively across multiple service areas directorates and organisations. Key responsibilities will include:

• Defining project scope and leading on thedesign of business cases PIDs and project plans.

• Ensuring project controls and governance arrangements are in place including appropriate risk and issue management.

• Analysing financial and other resource requirements of projects and programmes.

• Ensuring benefit realisation plans are in place and benefits are tracked.

• Undertakinggateway reviews and quality assurance activities.

• Providing regular reports to board meetings senior management meetings and committees.

• Ensuring change is effectively managed advising on engagement activities or other controls.

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About you

The Projects Manager (Corporate) will be flexible highly motivated and will have:

• Experience managing multiple projects and programmes working at a senior level.

• Excellent communication stakeholder and relationship management skills with proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships with a diverse group of senior stakeholders including councillors.

• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary project team working across services and directorates in a virtual environment including planning and delivering work to specific timescales.

• Ability to problem solve and identify innovative solutions to challenges.

• Ability to work effectively flexibly and constructively with colleagues in a team.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.

• Access to theLocal Government Pension Schemewhich provides a valuable. guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents

• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time.

• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more.

• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership.

• Excellent training and development opportunities.

• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance.

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Alaine Clarke Head of Programmes Performance and Risk 0.