Location
London Borough of Islington

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£60,633 per annum

About the Role
Focused on making an impact, use your project management expertise to help build a fairer Islington. At Islington Council, everything we do is guided by our CARE values: Collaborative, Ambitious, Resourceful and Empowering. We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Health and Social Care Improvement Team and help deliver meaningful change that improves outcomes for residents. This six-month fixed-term opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys turning ideas into action, bringing people together to solve complex challenges and delivering projects that make a real difference. Working across a portfolio of strategic health and social care initiatives, you'll help shape services that support residents to live healthy, independent and fulfilling lives.

What you'll do:
- Lead complex projects from design through to successful delivery.
- Develop project plans, business cases, governance reports and performance updates.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across health and social care.
- Manage budgets, risks, dependencies and benefits to ensure successful outcomes.
- Facilitate workshops, project boards and improvement activities that drive progress and innovation.
- Provide high-quality analysis, research and briefings to support decision-making.

About the Team
You will join the Health and Social Care Improvement Team, part of the Assurance, Strategy and Improvement Service, reporting to the Head of Policy, Strategy and Improvement. Together, we lead programmes that improve services, reduce inequalities and support better outcomes for Islington residents. We seek someone who shares our values: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful and empowering. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Take the lead in shaping the future of Health and Social Care improvement in Islington. Your journey to making a significant impact starts here!

Benefits
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council, our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers, we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We offer up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service, a range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week. Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, competitive pay with a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum, an excellent local government pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges without fear of judgement or discrimination.
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.
We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.
Advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.
Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Pre-Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include proof of address, evidence of any name changes (if applicable), right to work in the UK, overseas criminal record check (if applicable), satisfactory references, occupational health clearance, evidence of professional qualifications or registrations, and DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable).

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Disability Confident Scheme
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and is committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

Experience
- Proven experience of delivering complex projects, ideally within the public sector.
- Experience managing project teams.
- Financial awareness and experience managing budgets.

About You
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Excellent project management, planning and organisational abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using evidence to inform decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant project management experience and skills are essential.