Project Implementation Manager

Temporary Contract until 31 August 2023 | 37 hours per week | £39,248 to £43,517 per annum (Grade K) | Norwich

The Project Implementation Manager post offers an initial fixed-term opportunity to lead the development of the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (“IPSPC”) project.

The role is pivotal to the successful implementation and delivery of the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (“IPSPC”) project awarded by Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) Health & Inclusive Employment Directorate. The Project Manager will manage the set up of the project, co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in the project work and will also lead detailed project planning and project controls including:

• Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan
• Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan
• Recording and managing project issues and escalating where necessary
• Resolving cross-functional issues at project level
• Managing project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary
• Monitoring project progress and performance
• Managing the procurement of the project partnership
• Developing project guidance and controls in accordance with DWP regulations.
• Developing marketing plans, engaging with stakeholders and planning/delivering the project launch.

IPSPC is a £2.7m project which provides an excellent opportunity for NCC to improve employment and health outcomes in their local area. Too often people face a negative experience of declining health which excludes them from work, often leading to long term worklessness, which in turn causes further deterioration in health. This is increasingly significant with the growth of common mental and physical health conditions post-Covid 19. This has led to increasing health-related disability and a consequent increase in worklessness. The number of working age people with health conditions who are outside the labour market has increased by over 10% over the last two years to 2.2million.

For NCC to be able to deliver the expected benefits of IPSPC, stretching but realistic job outcome targets have been identified, with a focus on maximising sustained paid employment. Emphasising sustained employment, is important to improve Return on Investment (ROI) and help to ensure a sustainable IPSPC model is developed.

This is a full time post and is on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2023.

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

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Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.

Job description and person specification

You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything , from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions .
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.
    

Closing date: 17 May 2023