Total 19 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Trustwide, CT1 3NG

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hrs Per Week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £44,711 (Level one) rising to £47,754 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

The role is based in the Corporate Programme Management Office which forms part of the Chief Executives Directorate. The prime function of the role is to manage the Tram Private Finance Initiative contract on behalf of the Authority . The postholder will be responsible for liaising with the tram operator, as well as various directorates within the Authority to provide responses to contract queries as well as responding to planning requests received from developments along the tram route. There may be exciting opportunities to become involved in any future extension to the tram network.

In addition, the successful applicant will be the main contact for appropriate Committee meetings and be responsible for addressing queries from Council Members and the general public on tram related matters.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Comprehensive knowledge and experience of managing long term complex contracts, preferably private finance initiative contracts, ideally including management of payment mechanisms, performance frameworks and long-term contractor relationships.

· Be highly numerate and literate to produce written reports and interpret statistical data.

· Knowledge of the planning and legislative framework for transportation projects, including light rail.

· Ability to conduct contractual negotiations of a commercial and/or technical nature, and to resolve issues that arise.

· Knowledge and experience of recognised project management methods and techniques in the development of major transport projects.

· Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information orally and in writing in a clear and precise manner.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Martin Williams, Commercial and Governance Manager, by telephone on 07802 378684 or by email at martin.williams@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 22 November 2024

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 2nd December 2024

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

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Are you an experienced School Business Manager with a dynamic outlook?

I am working with a inclusive and innovative KS3 and KS4 Pupil Referral Unit who is looking for a committed School Business Manager who can make a difference in the workplace.

This school is a centre of excellence in alternative provision offering academic and vocational qualifications to students from within the local authority, alongside a short stay provision to provide supportive interventions for identified mainstream students, and an outreach team providing targeted support to secondary students within mainstream schools.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

- Management of the strategy and operation of business functions within the school, including ICT

- Financial Management, including budget and procurement

- Ensuring maintenance of Health and Safety, facilities management

- Human resources management

- General management of team and administration

Experience required:

• Experience of managing a budget of £3.5million +
• Experience of proactively commissioning and developing partnerships with external providers of services
• Experience of negotiating and agreeing contracts
• Experience working in a school or college setting at a management level
• Experience of working with local authorities, parents, professionals and other stakeholders within an educational setting
• Experience of effectively leading and managing people

This is a full time, 52 week permanent role with the opportunity to work from home during the holidays.

If you have the relevant experience in a role like this and you would like to work in a diverse school that offers opportunities to grow as a leader, we would love to hear from you. If you know of anyone who would be, we have a fantastic refer a friend scheme.

I'm calling all Project Managers!

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Can you demonstrate strong tier 1 experience?

Would you like to join a company who has a clear vision of becoming market leaders?

If so, don't miss out on this one…

I am looking for a Project Manager to successfully manage projects from conception through to completion. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic company where employees are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun environment.

The company has a clear vision of becoming market leaders across all sectors and this is your chance to be part of something great!

In the role role you:

• You will successfully manage projects from conception through to completion
• You will deliver the work that meets project requirements
• You will ensure that outstanding customer satisfaction is met throughout the projects
• You will have experience of working on Education schemes between £5 and £20 million
• Will ensure customer satisfaction throughout every project

Requirements

• For you to have a good understanding of both NEC & JCT Contracts
• To be educated to a degree level
• Extensive knowledge of commercial issues
• To share passion for your work and share company values
• To be based in Canterbury and or surrounding areas

If you are interested in the role, then please don't hesitate to get in contact.

Your next opportunity is awaiting!

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide effective, visible, professional People & Culture and workforce leadership across Corporate areas and in conjunction with external NHS colleagues. Be the Trusts point of contact for the annual workforce return, ensuring data is collected, input and uploaded within agreed timeframes and in conjunction with the Business and Workforce planning process. Work with Corporate teams and the ICS to support, develop, inform, implement and review Care Group, Trust and regional workforce strategies and annual returns. Develop workforce planning processes that support short, medium and long term business needs Working closely with the People services team & Systems Manager, ensure that ESR data is aligned to workforce planning requirements Be the key workforce representative for Corporate areas at Performance Review meetings, and any other relevant meetings in your role as a key part of the leadership team, including active involvement in any actions relating to workforce interventions. Be the point of contact for People and Culture teams for the Corporate areas, so that the performance of recruitment, occupational health, learning and development, HR systems, OD, Staff Engagement and employee relations meet the needs of the organisation, ensuring any issues are discussed, supported and rectified with the relevant lead, or escalated if necessary. Ensure all Corporate leads have access to timely and relevant workforce data and information on the performance of their workforce, providing advice, support and guidance to improve outcomes. Work closely with Corporate leads for the achievement of workforce KPIs, such as vacancy, sickness absence, retention, statutory training and appraisal rates, leading on specific activities to make sure targets are met. Be the principal point of contact for Corporate service department leaders and managers on people and workforce matters. Lead on the production of an annual training plan, based on an ongoing needs analysis, for managers and staff working in the Corporate areas, submitting the plans for funding, prioritising training based on agreed funds, and authorising agreed requests. Lead on the development and maintenance of the People & Culture workforce reporting systems Be the principle contact for workforce within the People & Culture care Group teams for Clinical Strategy, Innovative Workforce groups and other workforce projects and events within the Integrated Care System. Support and be a key contact for Trust wide projects requiring a workforce expert.

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


The P&C Business Partner and Workforce Project Lead provides leadership on workforce planning and associated projects, as well as a business partner service to the Corporate Services’ Departments. You will support the Care Group Heads of People & Culture and Executive Directors in developing the people and workforce capacity and People plans to support the delivery of Trust plans, whilst promoting the health and wellbeing of our teams and ensuring that Trust values are lived.

You will take a leading role in the wider People team providing project support and advice.

Working closely with the Head of People and Culture Programmes, Heads of People and Culture, and Head of People and Culture systems you will lead on the development of strategic workforce modelling and plans, providing insight and coordination for the workforce planning and transformation agenda EKHUFT. To support with the integrated workforce planning and Corporate People Plans

Manage the workforce planning cycle including the workforce return element of the annual plan to NHS Kent and Medway.

Support the development of new clinical roles that are aligned to the Trust’s clinical strategy and service developments. You are responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring significant workforce activity, such as ER and recruitment; play a leading role in business planning; take personal and shared responsibility and accountability for the delivery of key workforce, financial and service objectives; support Trust health, wellbeing and engagement initiatives; support change management and development programmes and lead on workforce initiatives.

As Workforce Lead you will be responsible for co-ordinating and integrating workforce plans across the Trust, including projects and plans for specific projects, staff groups or services. You will act as a key point of contact within the People & Culture team for workforce planning.

You will ensure that accuracy and use of all workforce systems and data is maximised and can intelligently support and inform activity and workforce planning.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

· Provide effective, visible, professional People & Culture and workforce leadership across Corporate areas and in conjunction with external NHS colleagues.

· Be the Trust’s point of contact for the annual workforce return, ensuring data is collected, input and uploaded within agreed timeframes and in conjunction with the Business and Workforce planning process.

· Work with Corporate teams and the ICS to support, develop, inform, implement and review Care Group, Trust and regional workforce strategies and annual returns.

· Develop workforce planning processes that support short, medium and long term business needs

· Working closely with the People services team & Systems Manager, ensure that ESR data is aligned to workforce planning requirements

· Be the key workforce representative for Corporate areas at Performance Review meetings, and any other relevant meetings in your role as a key part of the leadership team, including active involvement in any actions relating to workforce interventions.

· Be the point of contact for People and Culture teams for the Corporate areas, so that the performance of recruitment, occupational health, learning and development, HR systems, OD, Staff Engagement and employee relations meet the needs of the organisation, ensuring any issues are discussed, supported and rectified with the relevant lead, or escalated if necessary.

· Ensure all Corporate leads have access to timely and relevant workforce data and information on the performance of their workforce, providing advice, support and guidance to improve outcomes.

· Work closely with Corporate leads for the achievement of workforce KPIs, such as vacancy, sickness absence, retention, statutory training and appraisal rates, leading on specific activities to make sure targets are met.

· Be the principal point of contact for Corporate service department leaders and managers on people and workforce matters.

· Lead on the production of an annual training plan, based on an ongoing needs analysis, for managers and staff working in the Corporate areas, submitting the plans for funding, prioritising training based on agreed funds, and authorising agreed requests.

· Lead on the development and maintenance of the People & Culture workforce reporting systems

· Be the principle contact for workforce within the People & Culture care Group teams for Clinical Strategy, Innovative Workforce groups and other workforce projects and events within the Integrated Care System.

Support and be a key contact for Trust wide projects requiring a workforce expert.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

THE TRUST

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows now has Y7, Y8 and Y9 from September 2024.

Our School

Barton Court Grammar School (BCGS)is a state, selective, co-educational school with a strong reputation for its high academic standards and its caring and supportive ethos. In February 2020 Ofsted judged the school to be ‘good’ and it possessed many ‘outstanding’ features. The School is an accredited ‘Advanced Thinking School’ and is also the lead school of Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT).

The School is committed to excellence in professional development and an extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons throughout the year and other benefits offered by BCAT and Kent Rewards.

The Post

Required for 1 January 2025, the Trustees are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and qualified teacher of Business who is able to teach to KS5 and lead the subject. The successful candidate has a strong pedigree and history of success at KS5.

The successful candidate should be able to deliver excellence in the classroom, providing innovative and inspirational teaching and learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to work with colleagues to build a vibrant and outstanding department. This post is suitable for an enthusiastic professional looking to further their career.

Deadline: Monday 7 October2024 @ 9am.Early applications are encouraged and will be considered before the deadline.

How To Apply

Applications for this post should be made online only using the School’s application form. CVs will not be accepted. Visit the website and click on Recruitment for more information. Please email your application to recruitment@bartoncourt.org.

If you wish to discuss the post or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr Owen Mitchell, Deputy Headteacher on 01227 464600.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with the latest KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.

A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.

What the school offers its staff

Barton Court Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Court Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate with solid marketing and business development experience to support our client on a permanent basis in the Canterbury area. You will need to hold valid work experience within the professional services sector.

With this role, you can look forward to a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, hybrid working after the completion of probation, a pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, on-site parking and not forgetting the superb team that you will be working with.

Skills required for this role:

• Previous experience working in legal / professional services firms.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Strong understanding of how to develop effective strategies.
• Experience working with senior managers to understand objectives and needs and to negotiate consensus.
• Able to make use of digital tools to reach targeted and wider audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Competency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project)

Main duties of this role:

• Develop a focused marketing and business development strategy targeting both existing and potential clients and identify suitable opportunities to grow our client base.
• Thoroughly research and understand the needs and structures of prospective clients.
• Plan, execute and finalise projects through to their successful delivery, in line with the agreed schedule, quality and budget.
• Represent the firm and manage associated activities effectively.
• Create strong credentials, pitches, and advising partners on strategy in relation to bids and tenders.
• Administer the creation of sector-specific content, campaigns and other profile-raising activities.
• Organise and attend marketing events, recording their take up and success rate.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to update web pages and social media.
• Plan, prepare and monitor annual budgets.
• Pick up third-party interaction with marketing service providers from the Marketing Manager.

Please note: Due to the specific sector our client works in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or other regulated industry will be considered.

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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of 11 practitioners and project support officers delivering improvement projects, training and coaching Trustwide.

The Project Support Administrator is responsible for providing a timely and efficient administrative support service for the Improvement Office, while providing administrative support to programmes and projects as required. This is a key supporting role to the effective running of the team, contributing to the coordinating of work ensuring compliance to our agreed service levels. The post holder will have current experience and working knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques and have the ability to work to tight deadlines

Our team works together to support each other to deliver real improvement through the rollout and sustainability of our Trust agreed improvement methodology using a variety of lean based tools and processes.

• Organise meetings and events for the Transformation team as required, being responsible for invitations, booking rooms, obtaining reports, checking they are in the correct format, collating, photocopying and distributing papers and sourcing any equipment. On occasions the post holder will be expected to liaise with external agencies in respect of venues and costings.

• Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team.

• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports and other documentations as required

• Assist with the preparation of materials for White, Yellow and Green belt training

• Oversee and track all programmes and projects compliance to the standard project management methodology, maintaining a plan of milestones and stage gates and keeping records of all key project documentation

• Support and maintain the central repository for Quality Improvement Projects trustwide



We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients and families we care for every day.

We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

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General Administration of Improvement Office

• Organise meetings and events for the Transformation team as required, being responsible for invitations, booking rooms, obtaining reports, checking they are in the correct format, collating, photocopying and distributing papers and sourcing any equipment. On occasions the post holder will be expected to liaise with external agencies in respect of venues and costings.

• To be accountable for efficient and accurate data recording as required for the operation of specific projects as required, conforming to necessary policies, processes and protocols

• Manage the Head of Transformation’s diary and be the first point of call for queries

• Liaise with stakeholders to obtain data/information in the required format and to ensure actions are completed in a timely manner, using influencing skills to ensure deadlines are met

• Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team.

• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports and other documentations as required

• Assist with the preparation of materials for White, Yellow and Green belt training

• Work together with the Transformation team to provide administrative support as required

• Work without supervision, but seek advice when necessary and manage a discrete area of work.

• Participate in appropriate training and development activities.

• To provide and receive highly complex information and to present this to groups which include Executives, Directors and Non-Executives.

• Responsible for the maintenance of good record keeping, filing systems and audit trails/references.

• The post holder will be expected to support programme and project leads where necessary.

• To support projects and ad-hoc requirements by undertaking a variety of administration and clerical tasks.

• The post holder is expected to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

• The post holder will need to be able to build relationships across Divisions and departments to enable timely information flows and the integrity of these. In addition, the post holder will need to be able to negotiate this with staff facing multiple other priorities.

• The ability to produce full audit trails for all workings produced. To provide methodical workings, clear documentation and reference files as appropriate.





Project Management

• Oversee and track all programmes and projects compliance to the standard project management methodology, maintaining a plan of milestones and stage gates and keeping records of all key project documentation

• Support and maintain the central repository for Quality Improvement Projects trustwide

• Attend the Transformation Steering Group, PMO and programme to capture key actions and discussion points and draft paper for Board

• Maintain and continuously improve the standard project documentation templates, policies and procedures ensuring version control is applied and stakeholders are using the current version.

• Proactively oversee and coordinate the planning and organisation of the PMO team to ensure we effectively deliver our services to the project management community and Leadership teams in a timely manner to the highest standards

• Work with the Head of Transformation to manage the systems from a milestone perspective and ensure that the escalation process is followed if schemes are not on track.

• To develop and manage projects in accordance with agreed targets and milestones and produce a regular progress report highlighting areas of risk, slippage or issues requiring additional support.

• To actively promote consistency of project reporting

• To assist the Transformation team in the achievement of its objectives.

• Support Benefits Realisation arrangements.



Trust Governance

• Attend designated meetings where the information may be highly complex and sensitive, taking and transcribing minutes. Distribute information prior to and coming out of meetings.

• Maintenance of a register of summary key risks and issues in relation to the services portfolio of projects.

• Responsible for complying with human resource policy and procedure within the PMO framework including the implementation of Improving Working Lives Strategy.

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.



Other Responsibilities

• Required to possess excellent IT skills, including the use of advanced spreadsheet and database packages to analyse and manipulate large amounts of data and produce user-friendly reports.

• The post holder will support the team in planning workshops, events and organise a broad range of complex activities and will formulate and adjust plans as required.

• Management of time to accommodate frequent telephone, email and face-to-face interruptions from colleagues requiring urgent and immediate responses to queries.

• Prioritisation of workload to ensure all targets and objectives are met despite diverse pressures.

• Ability to use a range of software packages including MS Office at an advanced level.

• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.


This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

General Administration of Improvement Office Organise meetings and events for the Transformation team as required, being responsible for invitations, booking rooms, obtaining reports, checking they are in the correct format, collating, photocopying and distributing papers and sourcing any equipment. On occasions the post holder will be expected to liaise with external agencies in respect of venues and costings. To be accountable for efficient and accurate data recording as required for the operation of specific projects as required, conforming to necessary policies, processes and protocols Manage the Head of Transformations diary and be the first point of call for queries Liaise with stakeholders to obtain data/information in the required format and to ensure actions are completed in a timely manner, using influencing skills to ensure deadlines are met Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team. Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports and other documentations as required Assist with the preparation of materials for White, Yellow and Green belt training Work together with the Transformation team to provide administrative support as required Work without supervision, but seek advice when necessary and manage a discrete area of work. Participate in appropriate training and development activities. To provide and receive highly complex information and to present this to groups which include Executives, Directors and Non-Executives. Responsible for the maintenance of good record keeping, filing systems and audit trails/references. The post holder will be expected to support programme and project leads where necessary. To support projects and ad-hoc requirements by undertaking a variety of administration and clerical tasks. The post holder is expected to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will need to be able to build relationships across Divisions and departments to enable timely information flows and the integrity of these. In addition, the post holder will need to be able to negotiate this with staff facing multiple other priorities. The ability to produce full audit trails for all workings produced. To provide methodical workings, clear documentation and reference files as appropriate. Project Management Oversee and track all programmes and projects compliance to the standard project management methodology, maintaining a plan of milestones and stage gates and keeping records of all key project documentation Support and maintain the central repository for Quality Improvement Projects trustwide Attend the Transformation Steering Group, PMO and programme to capture key actions and discussion points and draft paper for Board Maintain and continuously improve the standard project documentation templates, policies and procedures ensuring version control is applied and stakeholders are using the current version. Proactively oversee and coordinate the planning and organisation of the PMO team to ensure we effectively deliver our services to the project management community and Leadership teams in a timely manner to the highest standards Work with the Head of Transformation to manage the systems from a milestone perspective and ensure that the escalation process is followed if schemes are not on track. To develop and manage projects in accordance with agreed targets and milestones and produce a regular progress report highlighting areas of risk, slippage or issues requiring additional support. To actively promote consistency of project reporting To assist the Transformation team in the achievement of its objectives. Support Benefits Realisation arrangements. Trust Governance Attend designated meetings where the information may be highly complex and sensitive, taking and transcribing minutes. Distribute information prior to and coming out of meetings. Maintenance of a register of summary key risks and issues in relation to the services portfolio of projects. Responsible for complying with human resource policy and procedure within the PMO framework including the implementation of Improving Working Lives Strategy. The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. Other Responsibilities Required to possess excellent IT skills, including the use of advanced spreadsheet and database packages to analyse and manipulate large amounts of data and produce user-friendly reports. The post holder will support the team in planning workshops, events and organise a broad range of complex activities and will formulate and adjust plans as required. Management of time to accommodate frequent telephone, email and face-to-face interruptions from colleagues requiring urgent and immediate responses to queries. Prioritisation of workload to ensure all targets and objectives are met despite diverse pressures. Ability to use a range of software packages including MS Office at an advanced level. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Please find attached to this vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information for this role.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To be confirmed,

Due to the retire of our post holders we have two full-time positions available, cross-site at our Canterbury and Maidstone sites, to lead as technical experts in the field of Radiotherapy Planning and to manage the day to day workflow through the section.

So are you an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist looking for a new challenge? If so get in contact!

Kent Oncology Centre currently has nine Varian linear accelerators across the two sites each with dedicated CT-Simulators. We have Eclipse for treatment planning with RapidArc VMAT, IGRT, vDIBH and SABR Lung in routine use. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a programme of SABR expansion and further expand the use of Eclipse as our principle Treatment Planning System. We have recently commissioned a Philips BigBore RT CT and our first Halcyon unit is about to become clinical.

We would consider flexible working with the expectation of supporting the working hours of service.

As Clinical Specialist in Treatment Planning you will lead in the day-to-day organisation of workflow through Mould Room, CT and Planning sections: ensuring in a timely manner the production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning, organs-at-risk outlining and Mould Room assistance. You will become an active member of the Cancer Performance team ensuring cancer targets are achieved.

Depending on your own particular skills and interests and the future requirements of the service we will actively encourage and support you to develop your role through postgraduate training and role extension. We support leadership development through Trust-established programmes.

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed,


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

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We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate with solid marketing and business development experience to support our client on a permanent basis in the Canterbury area. You will need to hold valid work experience within the professional services sector.

With this role, you can look forward to a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, hybrid working after the completion of probation, a pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, on-site parking and not forgetting the superb team that you will be working with.

Skills required for this role:

• Previous experience working in legal / professional services firms.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Strong understanding of how to develop effective strategies.
• Experience working with senior managers to understand objectives and needs and to negotiate consensus.
• Able to make use of digital tools to reach targeted and wider audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Competency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project)

Main duties of this role:

• Develop a focused marketing and business development strategy targeting both existing and potential clients and identify suitable opportunities to grow our client base.
• Thoroughly research and understand the needs and structures of prospective clients.
• Plan, execute and finalise projects through to their successful delivery, in line with the agreed schedule, quality and budget.
• Represent the firm and manage associated activities effectively.
• Create strong credentials, pitches, and advising partners on strategy in relation to bids and tenders.
• Administer the creation of sector-specific content, campaigns and other profile-raising activities.
• Organise and attend marketing events, recording their take up and success rate.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to update web pages and social media.
• Plan, prepare and monitor annual budgets.
• Pick up third-party interaction with marketing service providers from the Marketing Manager.

Please note: Due to the specific sector our client works in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or other regulated industry will be considered.

Y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


The People & Culture Business Partner provides a comprehensive professional and high quality People service to their nominated Care Group. You will support the Specialty management teams and in developing the people and workforce capacity and capability to design and deliver Trust plans, whilst promoting the health and wellbeing of our teams and ensuring that Trust values are lived.

You will take a leading role in both the relevant Care Group and specialty leadership teams and the wider People team providing central services and supporting other Care Groups and Corporate Services’ Departments.

Your key responsibilities will be to:
• Provide effective, visible, professional People & Culture leadership within Care Groups, Corporate areas and across the People and Culture department.
• Work with Care Groups, Corporate teams and the ICS to support, develop, inform, implement and review Care Group, Trust and regional workforce strategies and annual returns.
• Be the key workforce representative for Care Groups at specialty meetings, finance and efficiency meetings and any other relevant meetings in your role as a key part of the leadership team, including active involvement in any actions relating to workforce interventions.
• Develop a deep understanding and insight into the working practices and day-to-day business of the Care Group/Corporate Service Department, to ensure intelligent business knowledge and support for workforce and culture related plans and strategies.
• Be an employee champion, by supporting, developing, facilitating and contracting staff engagement and Organisational Development interventions and activities to analyse and take action on feedback and issues raised through staff survey, quarterly Pulse survey, FTSU and other routes.
• Provide input to the development of employment policies and their communication and implementation in the Trust, inputting to training of such policies as appropriate.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.



Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.


This advert closes on Sunday 19 May 2024

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.