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Programme Manager

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
3-5 St James Road, Dudley, DY1 1HZ
Salary
£39,881 to £42,822 per annum
Closing date
18 Oct 2021
Reference
DUDLEY000006638

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Health / Public Health / Nursing
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Job Title: Programme Manager - 18 months fixed term (permanent position opportunity may be available)

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Salary: Grade 11

Base: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council/flexible covid-19 working

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Dudley for a suitably qualified and experienced Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in developing and driving the First 1001 days and resilience work in Dudley by directing, organising and controlling project activities to give every child in Dudley the best start in life.

Dudley is currently in the process of transforming it’s maternity and early years services via joint commissioning of services, development of integrated pathways, service re-design and pooled budgets. We need someone with a passion for child development and a vision for a Child Friendly Dudley to join our dynamic Team.

The post holder will apply project management expertise to support a portfolio of health improvement programmes, which aim to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. This will include contributing to building capacity for health and wellbeing improvement across the council, partners and the public.

You will need to have a degree or equivalent professional qualification in project management (ie.PRINCE2), be highly self –motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a track record of delivering projects with multiple partners/ stakeholders.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/20563/help/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Telephone
01384 811300
Location
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Mary Stevens Park
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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