Looking to drive operational success and innovation with a forward-thinking council?

Braintree District Council has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Project Manager to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £38,578 - £42,796 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Close Date: Midnight on Monday 7th October 2024

Operations Project Manager – Purpose of the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our busy Operations Team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Taking the lead on a variety of projects across the Service, you will support their development from design to implementation, enabling the delivery of service reviews and business plans.

Operations Project Manager – Key Responsibilities:

- Research, review, interpret and challenge current processes to identify improvements

- Collaborate with internal and external partners to understand best practices, legislation and industry techniques

- Identify new partnership opportunities to enhance project outcomes

- Develop, monitor and analyse project reviews and status

- Adjust project scope, schedule or budget when necessary

- Prepare and present relevant reports

- Ensure effective risk management, value for money, and governance compliance throughout

- Engage with stakeholders to foster a cross-departmental approach

Operations Project Manager – About You:

- Proven experience in developing and implementing projects, reviews and service improvements, ideally in local government

- Degree qualified in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is highly desirable

- Extensive knowledge of project oversight and delivery

- Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills

- Proven ability to build strong relationships

Operations Project Manager – Benefits:

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:

- Competitive pay and benefits

- Flexible working

- Free parking

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all employees

- Employee discount scheme

- Employee recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious Council in one of the fastest-growing Districts in the East of England.

With three growing towns, close proximity to London, and its location between 2 major international transport hubs, Braintree is perfectly positioned for personal and professional growth. With an excellent track record and reputation within the business community, Braintree offers an exciting environment to build your career whilst making a real impact.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close this advert early if the position is filled.

To submit your application for this exciting Operations Project Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!

Closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight on Monday 7th October 2024.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 14th October 2024