Project Manager
- Location: Southwark, Southeast London
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
- Salary: PAYE £25.06 per hour, LTD/UMB £32.29 per hour
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing the local environment in Southwark. The role involves working with various services within the council to reduce graffiti and fly-tipping and to implement strategies for increasing household waste recycling rates and reducing waste generation. This position offers an immediate start with a 36-hour work week from Monday to Friday.
Day to Day of the role:
- Lead and manage complex projects and strategies across the Waste & Cleaning Service.
- Collaborate with services in Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth to coordinate activities for reducing graffiti and fly-tipping.
- Work with the Head of Waste and Cleaning to deliver projects outlined in the Waste Management Strategy Extension to 2025.
- Facilitate the re-structure of the in-house Cleaning Service to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Address equality, diversity and inclusion within the Cleaning Service, creating training and development opportunities for front-line staff.
- Ensure projects are delivered within scope, constraints, and budget.
- Support project reporting and production of project-related artefacts.
- Manage all aspects of project delivery from initiation to handover to business teams.
- Effectively manage assigned resources, approved suppliers, allocated budgets, and set standards for programme and project management across the service.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in project management, preferably within a local government context.
- Ability to manage and deliver complex projects and strategies simultaneously.
- Strong leadership skills and experience in facilitating service re-structures.
- Knowledge of waste management and environmental initiatives.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Competency in project reporting and budget management.
- Commitment to addressing matters of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Opportunity to contribute to significant environmental and community improvements.
- Experience working within a local government setting.
- Potential for professional development and training.
To apply for this Project Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role