JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Project Manager Team/Directorate:Strategy and Partnerships Salary range/pay band: £35,000 to £40,000 R.....
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Project Manager Team/Directorate:Strategy and Partnerships Salary range/pay band: £35,000 to £40,000 Reports to: Head of Strategy and Partnerships Direct reports: None Hours: 37.5 per week Location Christophers, Guildford Introduction to Strategy and Partnerships Team The Strategy and Partnerships Team focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to advance the Hospices mission and expand its impact. The team builds and nurtures partnerships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, government agencies, corporate sponsors, and community organisations, to enhance service delivery, raise awareness, and secure resources for the hospices. We also analyse market trends, conduct research, and develop long-term plans to ensure the sustainability and growth of Shooting Star Children's Hospices. Part 1: Job Profile a) Main purpose of job Shooting Star Childrens Hospices (SSCH) has an ambitious 5 year strategy with a number of key objectives and targets. The project manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of a number of projects aligned to our Strategy and to support the development of change capability across the organisation by promoting best practice. This will include managing projects through lifecycle (both new & existing) and taking responsibility for delivering on time, to budget & according to customer expectations/standards b) Work relationships The post holder reports to the Head of Strategy and Partnerships and will be responsible for supporting temporary project teams brought together to deliver specific projects. They will support teams across the organisation in the coordination and delivery of projects, within budget, scope and to the timings agreed. This is an important role which requires someone who can work across multiple projects and promote successful cross-functional working. This role will support organisational projects that have been classified as requiring centralised project management resource. This may include projects from any area of the organisation including Clinical Services, Income Generation, Volunteering, IT, Marketing and Digital, Finance, People and Culture and Strategy and Partnerships. c) Scope of job - To be the designated Project Manager for any strategic organisational change projects - To strive for excellence, bringing external experiences and insight into SSCH - Support teams across the organisation in the coordination and delivery of projects, within budget, scope and to the timings agreed. Part 2: Main duties and key responsibilities a) To be the designated Project Manager for any strategic organisational change projects Deliver projects across the organisation, on time, within budget and to the agreed scope. - Work with project teams to develop project plans and documentation and guide teams through the project lifecycle. - Ensure project roles and responsibilities are established for each project and ensure all stakeholders are aware of the project management processes that they will participate in. - Manage project risks, issues and changes and monitor project progress, ensuring stakeholders are updated and everyone can meet their required deliverables within the project timescales. - Responsible for identifying and managing stakeholder engagement and communication needs. - Produce regular progress reports for all stakeholders including project teams, Director Team, Organisational Leadership Team and Trustees, escalating risks and issues where necessary. - Lead project reviews to capture successes and learnings and ensure project outcomes are embedded into Business as Usual (BAU). - Manage the costs and budgets assigned to the projects. - Plan resources (internal and external) to deliver the change, negotiating with internal managers if necessary. - Develop a reporting suite or use other project management tools to help track and monitor progress. b) Other duties - The post holder must be able and willing to get to and work in both hospices - The post holder should be prepared to attend meetings in different parts of the country. Some meetings may be during evenings or weekends. - The post holder will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check c) Mandatory Criteria Other duties The post holder will be working in a developing environment and they will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of Shooting Star Childrens Hospices. Professional Codes of Conduct The post holder will be required to respect professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as appropriate. Health and Safety The post holder will be responsible for health and safety in the area under their control and they must ensure that they are familiar with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policy on health and safety at work. Mandatory Training The post holder will attend all mandatory training relevant to their role Our values and behaviours Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is a leading childrens hospice charity for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviors that will enable us to achieve our goals. Professionalism we will safeguard our families, each other and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all times. Respect We will treat each other with the utmost respect. Integrity We will be open, honest and transparent in all that we do. Diversity We will respect individuality and ensure inclusion and fairness to all. Excellence We will strive for excellence in all that we do. Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff members are expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes undergoing appropriate training, following reporting protocols for any concerns related to child welfare, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for children and young people. Before commencing employment, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Part 3: Person specification: Qualifications, experience and skill levels a) Qualifications - Degree level education or equivalent; Masters level qualification highly desirable. - Practitioner Project Management Qualification (PMQ, PPQ, PMP etc.) b) Experience - Evidence of continued professional development. - Substantial experience of project management in a variety of organisations / fields. - Demonstrable ability to work with and influence a variety of different internal and external stakeholders. - c) Knowledge and Skills - Demonstrable knowledge of change management. - Knowledge and confidence working with Microsoft Office and project software. What we offer Pension scheme NHS Pension Scheme (eligible employees) Stakeholder pension scheme Employee contribution 3.5% Shooting Star Childrens Hospices contribution 4.5% Additional contributions we will pay 1% above the contribution up to a limit of 7% Annual leave 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years service Contractual benefits Generous sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay Flexible working arrangements Death in service benefits Reimbursed professional membership fees Employee referral scheme Blue Light discount card Health and wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Eye care Mindfulness sessions Cycle to work scheme Mental Health First Aiders Nutritionally balanced meals at Christophers (free for employees) Equality, diversity and inclusion Shooting Star Childrens Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisations values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Childrens Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
