Overview

As Better Lives Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate complex transformation and improvement projects within Adult Social Care to deliver the Better Lives vision. You’ll work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to plan, deliver, and review initiatives that improve services for residents. Your role combines governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to drive measurable outcomes. This position offers meaningful impact through cross‑functional collaboration and continuous service improvement.

Pay / Benefits

flexible and agile working
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
pension scheme
discounts on cafés/restaurants/shops
gym discounts and travel discounts with Arriva

Responsibilities

Manage projects and workstreams from planning to completion and review
Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, reporting tools, and governance
Foster relationships with stakeholders, partners, and colleagues to enable delivery
Produce reports, briefings, and recommendations to inform strategic decisions and service improvement

Key requirements

Experience of project management in a large or complex organisation
Ability to coordinate activity across teams and influence stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical abilities
Experience with project management methodologies and developing project plans, monitoring progress, and supporting change delivery
Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience), or PRINCE2 or similar qualification
Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience producing high‑quality reports and presentations

organised
proactive
confident
project management methodologies
planning and scheduling
risk management

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