Project Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester City Council

    Manchester City Council
    Manchester City Council Manchester, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 1 week ago

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    Working Hours: 35 hours per week

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Additional Payments: N/A

    Closing Date:

    This role is subject to -

    DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a StandardDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

    This post sits within the Adult's Social Care Transformation Team working across large-scale change and transformation programmes. The role will provide high-quality governance support to enable the delivery of service and organisational objectives.

    The role will deliver effective, professional project support, establishing excellent relationships with stakeholders and ensuring quality services are delivered within performance and quality targets.

    The main duties will include:
  • Providing project support across programmes and projects; including support to scope projects / pieces of work, develop timelines and documentation, identify and develop relationships with key stakeholders and providing some analysis
  • Support the team to develop options appraisals, business cases, reports, presentations and analytical studies
  • Support the team to develop their understanding of good practice and innovation by undertaking research in specific areas as directed. Leading short-term pieces of work for the team, planning and delivering outcomes as agreed with the project team
  • Supporting the programme change team by organising events, planning and arranging meetings and workshops and providing high level administrative support as required (e.g. formatting official reports, collating and proof reading documents, taking minutes at meetings).