Job Introduction
We are looking to recruit a Project Management Lead to join our Portfolio Office. The role holder will be a subject matter expert in project management and assist in delivering improved project and programme management across Milton Keynes Council. You will be responsible for developing approaches, tools and techniques to support the MKApproach, the Council’s guide to project management. You will also provide a project assurance role by challenging processes and giving advice.
This is a full-time position, however part-time applications may be considered
Main Responsibility
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Driving the development of the organisations project and programme improvement plan
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Providing assurance on a wide range of projects through health checks and project reviews and developing appropriate actions plans
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Maintaining an effective project management training programme and have the skills to deliver 1 to 1 training and briefings
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Delivering discrete corporate projects on behalf of the team
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Championing project management best practice
The Ideal Candidate
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Advanced knowledge and practical experience of project management gained through 2 years of experience with a relevant degree OR 5 years experience with a project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2 (practitioner level) or equivalent.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively at all levels of the organisation and with corporate specialists
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 19.7%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, multi cultural, adrenaline packed expanding city with so much to offer on its door step. From beautiful open spaces, a busy theatre district, large shopping centre to a number of cultural and leisure facilities.
Milton Keynes Council has an array of responsibilities, such as: education, housing, highways and social services. Altogether, the council provides over 240 services to the citizens of Milton Keynes, and to meet such an extensive and diverse range of challenges we must be innovative and dynamic to provide services successfully to meet the increasing demands that will accompany the growth of Milton Keynes. How better to contribute to that continued success than through a unique and rewarding career with us. Here at Milton Keynes Council, we pride ourselves on modelling our values, that were co-created with colleague. We are dedicated, respectful and collaborative as we strive every day to make a difference to local people and the community we serve. If you share our values and want to experience a fulfilling job measured on outcomes and results with great work-life balance, make a move to Milton Keynes Council.
