The Role
Are you excited about how we could work in the future at Southwark? Want to make a difference and be involved in shaping how we work going forwards? Are organised and enjoy working with people? Or have experience in project management and seeing through large pieces of work across the organisation? Then we want you to apply! The Way We Work programme forms part of the work around Southwark 2030 and is Southwark’s answer to how we get to where we want to be as an organisation in the future, looking at a range of projects such as hybrid working, office accommodation, growing our talent and many more areas. We work across the organisation in a collaborative way, and like to get into the work around us to ensure that we see tangible change from the work we do.
The successful post holder for Senior Project Manager will have a range of experience in leading Projects across the organisation to completion, with a track record of managing stakeholders. They will work closely with the team, supporting them to achieve deadlines and they must be able to test and iterate work. Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand political environments will be key. The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate what equality, diversity and inclusivity means to them and have a history of supporting others to grow and develop.
As a team we model the change we want to be in the organisation – we work with others, embodying active listening, challenge each other and our own views, learn from our mistakes and celebrate our successes. We know that it is a challenge, but every step gets us closer to where we want to be – with this role helping to drive the team to completion it is key to ensuring our success.
About Us
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You:
We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference to Southwark employees and is excited about the future. The post holder will be someone who can work collaboratively across the council, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to use communication to influence. They will also need to have proven experience of project management, which has delivered successful outcomes across an organisation and helped to make change happen. This role will require understanding of budget management, data and metrics. Importantly, the post-holder will have a can do and enthusiastic manner, with a desire to make things happen. Equality, diversity and inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do and so the post holder will need to demonstrate how they embody the Southwark values.
Additional Information:
• Standard 36 hours Monday - Friday
• This is a secondment role for 12 months
We will only consider applications from internal candidates, that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment”
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and- more/
Recruitment Timetable
• Advert Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 21st July 2023
• Interview Date: 2nd August 2023
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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