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About the role 
We are looking for a Projects and Improvement Manager to join the Policy, Project and Improvement team. 
You will be expected to work across the Council, engaging with individual colleagues, teams elected members, residents and other stakeholders to support the effective delivery of the Council Plan priorities. As part of this role, you will be expected: 
 
 - To plan, manage and deliver a range of complex and strategically important projects. 
 
 - To work across the Council with relevant project sponsors, delivering agreed project outcomes and allocating resources within agreed budgets, while ensuring a consistent corporate approach. 
 
 - To monitor and provide regular project progress updates to Council, Cabinet, Scrutiny Panels, Executive Management Team, Directorate Management Teams and other managers and staff across the organisation. 
 
 - To provide guidance and challenge to individual project sponsors on the most effective approaches to project delivery, as well as insight on best practice and innovative ideas for transitional and post-implementation service delivery. 
 
This is a permanent full-time appointment, primarily based at Enfield Civic Centre, London EN1. Flexible working requests will be given consideration. 
About you 
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to making a difference to our borough. 
You will need excellent communication skills and strong project management experience. You will have strong knowledge of innovative approaches to transforming services in local government and their practical application. You will be able to influence, negotiate and persuade peers and more senior stakeholders to pursue desired courses of action that will help deliver projects, enhance services and fulfil corporate priorities. 
About Enfield 
Enfield is increasingly one of the most diverse parts of London, with all the benefits this brings us across our communities, culture, heritage and local economy. We also benefit from incredibly diverse landscapes - from the urban centres of Edmonton, Southgate, Palmers Green and Enfield Town, to our rural areas and farmland in the north of the borough. We deliver award-winning environmental programmes which are enhancing our green spaces and waterways, helping London in our journey to net zero and adapt to a changing climate. We have some of the most exciting transformational regeneration projects happening anywhere in the United Kingdom; and are delivering essential services and working with our partners to improve the life chances of our residents. 
Contact Details 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Lucy Nasby on 020 8132 3001 for an informal discussion. 
Application Details 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

London Borough of Enfield

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&nbsp;Business Manager &nbsp;Salary: Scale PO8 (£60,819.00 - £66,651.00) &nbsp;Contract: Permanent (initially fixed term, 1 year in the first instance) &nbsp;Closing Date: Tuesday 16th September &nbsp;Start Date: 3rd November &nbsp;Location: All Saints Catholic School, Terling Road, Dagenham RM8 1JT
All Saints Catholic School is an Outstanding Catholic comprehensive school with over 1,400 students from Year 7 to Year 13. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, excellent academic results, and our mission to educate to truth, goodness, and beauty. Our 2024 Ofsted inspection judged us Outstanding in all areas.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive School Business Manager to join our leadership team. This pivotal role will ensure our financial, administrative, and operational systems run effectively, supporting the Headteacher and governors to deliver educational excellence.
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
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How to Apply 
Applicants must complete a CES application form. You will be re-directed to this by clicking on the apply link above.
For further information, please contact: <a href="mailto:office@allsaintsschool.co.uk" target="_blank">office@allsaintsschool.co.uk</a> 020 8270 5954

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Development Manager - (Education Project Sponsor)Fixed Term (18 months), Full Time£46,501 to £54,707 per annumLocation: Chelmsford*Working Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: 29th September 2025*Please note this is a hybrid-working role, with a requirement to work at a functional work location (across Essex) 2-3 days per week on average, depending on business need.This opportunity will be offered as an 18 month fixed-term contract or secondment.The Capital Investment and Infrastructure Delivery team will develop and deliver the capital programme for Essex County Council. The team will focus on developing opportunities for capital investment in order to secure financial returns to support the Council's strategic priorities.Responsible for the overall strategy, direction, co-ordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects within budget and to strict deadlines; whilst ensuring consistency with business strategy, commitments and goals.With professional accreditation or a deep understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to demonstrate this in the delivery of projects/programmes. This role will also have experience of developing and maintaining project plans, setting key milestones and deploying and managing resources to meet these.AccountabilitiesResponsible for contributing to the development of strategies and plans to effectively manage stakeholder expectations. Ensuring successful delivery of quality project outcomes within agreed constraints, in support of function Business Plans.Work in collaboration with senior leaders and stakeholders to define and agree project scope, critical success factors and deliverables in support of wider strategic goals.Develop and deliver the project control documentation and agree reporting requirements with the client. Ensuring currency and compliance of project documentation, in line with agreed guidelines, to enable audits to be carried out.Develop strategies to manage progress of the project plan, identifying risks, changes in scope and potential issues. Devise contingency plans to mitigate risks and escalate as necessary.Deliver progress reports to the Portfolio Manager and/or Business Owner and Project Board, advising if project tolerances are being exceeded, informing and shaping decisions, presenting options and challenges as required.Manage and monitor progress of the project budget, identifying opportunities for efficiency savings and value for money benefits, producing accurate forecasts and reports.Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver work streams and projects to agreed quality criteria and parameters. Quality assuring standards and challenging as required.Contributes to the revision/updating of project governance and management processes to reflect industry best practice and adhere to the Council's policies. Gains an understanding of new and emerging methodologies, associated tools and techniques.Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.The Experience You Will BringEducated to degree level in a relevant subject or professional qualification, or equivalent by experience.Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.Professional accreditation or deep understanding of project management methodologies e.g., Prince 2, or demonstration through experience.Demonstrates theoretical knowledge and understanding of the technical, and contextual elements of project management and an ability to evaluate value to projects/programmes.Good understanding of Change Management theories and experience of practical application.Experience of developing and maintaining an agreed project plan, including key milestones with evidence of planning and managing the deployment of resources to meet project milestones.Ability to build strong relationships and partnerships which encourage collaboration and engender delivery.Experience of delivering organisational change in a complex environment.Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.To read more about us please visit: <a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health" target="_blank">People, Policy, Economy and Public Health - Working for Essex</a>

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