Project Manager

About us: 

Supporting carers across North Central London. We are a leading charity dedicated to providing reliable and accessible support for informal carers in Barnet. We are managing an exciting new project supporting carers for individuals who are in hospital (or about to be discharged) across North Central London (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington).

Purpose of role:       

As Project Manager for the North Central London Carers Support Project, key responsibilities will include overseeing the execution and development of the project as well as ensuring day-to-day communications with providers across North Central London. The postholder will liaise with NHS bodies, local authority commissioners and carers organisations across North Central London.

Project Overview:

The North Central London (NCL) Carers Support Project aims to support carers across the NCL footprint by connecting carers supporting people in hospitals to one of the five carers organisations operating across North Central London (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Islington and Haringey). The key focus will be to increase support to carers who are involved in the discharge of the person they care for.

Main responsibilities:

1. Oversight of NCL Carers Support Project: to include liaison with the multiple organisations involved including local authority commissioners, carers support organisations and NHS providers.
2. Planning: Develop plans for ongoing development of the project, including the creation/co-ordination of carer-facing information, carers awareness training for NHS staff and reporting.
3. Training: Deliver carers awareness training to NHS staff across NCL and support any staff with use of the registration platform.
4. Monitoring and data reporting: With the support of other project staff, ensure that project data is reported on appropriately to all parties as agreed.
5. Communication: Maintain clear and open communication with multiple stakeholders, providing regular updates on the project and ensure ongoing communication with providers at all levels.
6. Budget management: Monitor and control project resources (i.e. marketing and collateral materials) and ensure the efficient use of those resources.
7. Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for improvements in the project and implement changes where appropriate.

Key skills:

• Project Management: Knowledge and experience of project management and a proven track record of proactively delivering successful results.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Some experience of delivering training would be an advantage.
• Stakeholder management: Ability to build trust and credibility with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: to be able to put forward detailed plans and develop solutions to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. 

About you:

• You will be a degree or master’s degree holder in IT, business, management or another related field.
• You will be willing to travel across the NCL footprint (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington) as majority of the activity will be field based.
• Ability to travel independently ideally with own transport
• Knowledge of the needs of informal carers as well as an understanding of the NHS would be desirable.
• You also need to be eligible to work in the UK
• Due to the nature of the role a full, enhanced DBS is required as well as two satisfactory references.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Eye-care vouchers
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture.

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Project management experience: 2 years plus
Training experience: desirable
NHS experience/knowledge: desirable
Knowledge of the community and geography of the local area: desirable.

Interviews: w/c 3rd March 2025
Job starting date: TBC 

Closing Date: 24th February 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.

Please note that CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.