As an Improvement Project Manager you will be responsible for providing cline management for improvement project officers, while supporting business change projects across Children's Services and ensuring that correct policy and performance arrangements are in place. You will also be responsible for providing line management for the complaints officers. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be responsible for working with Senior Managers on Improvement projects, complaints and ad-hoc requests.
What We Are Looking For From YouThe successful candidate will have positive attitude and be able to meet delivery goals in the fast paced environment of Children's Services. They will have experience working in a Local Authority setting and working with senior managers and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will have experience of line management as well as personal integrity when dealing with sensitive and confidentiality issues.
This will be a challenging but rewarding role, contributing to the work of Children's Services, making a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
If you would like further information on this post please contact Nick Blake at NBlake@Cardiff.gov.uk.
Additional informationThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim
to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they
can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the
safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action
to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable
adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the
Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications..
The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an
appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to
participate in a virtual interview process please contact Laura.White3@cardiff.gov.uk.
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