Programme and Project Delivery Team Manager

Durham County Council
Full Time
Durham
Grade 16 £54,800 - £58,798 per annum
Posted 3 days ago

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We are looking for experienced individuals who have the ability to analyse complex situations quickly and develop and communicate appropriate solutions. These posts are temporary for 2 years or upon the return of the substantive postholders.WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will be responsible for the management and performance of the Programme and Project Development and Delivery teams. You will be responsible for the organisation, management, development and delivery of complex multi-agency and high value (multi-million pound) regeneration schemes and initiatives. One post will be solely leading on the Millburngate Development and the other will be based within our Major Projects team.WHAT WILL YOU NEED? You will have a Degree or equivalent in a related discipline and hold a Better Business Cases certificate. You should have management level experience within a large organisation and enhanced project management experience. You will have a proven track record of successful development and management of highly complex, multi-million-pound programmes and projects; corporate and departmental objectives; policies and strategies. Please refer to the attached person specification for further information. We encourage you to contact Amy Dufferwiel-Bell, via email atamy.duffwiel-bell@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role. BENEFITS AND REWARDS We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
Hybrid working (home and office working).
Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
Discounted DCC gym membership.
Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
Trade Union membership.
A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefitsHYBRID WORKING Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce INTERVIEWS Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday 7 April 2025. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.HOW TO APPLY In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal. Please use the 'Person Specification' section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed. If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email on RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 262727 - Option 3. Permanent Durham County Council employees applying are required to seek approval, from their line manager, to guarantee the return to their substantive post at the expiry of the temporary post. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL. We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data is available in our Privacy Notice. https://www.durham.gov.uk/media/24645/Privacy-notice-human-resources/pdf/PrivacyNotice-HR.pdf

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