The Role

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?

Do you have experience in managing projects within local government or the voluntary sector?  

If yes, we have a perfect role for you!

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are looking for two project managers to lead on cross-cutting projects that support our residents through the Cost of Living Crisis. A Cost of Living Programme team has been established to oversee the allocation of funding and delivery of projects that will help residents with both immediate crisis assistance and longer term resilience to financial shocks. 

About the role

The post holders will lead on cross-cutting Cost of Living projects that deliver on the longer term aims of the programme, specifically, how we work in partnership with the voluntary and community sector to support residents, how data and insight is embedded across all departments and how we can change as an organisation to put people before process when supporting those in poverty or who are struggling with the cost of living.  

This is a great opportunity to take the lead on projects that stretch across the Council and wider voluntary sector, working as part of a small and friendly team to support some of our most vulnerable residents.  

This is a 2-year fixed term contract with an opportunity for a secondment.  

You’ll need:

• To have a good working knowledge and experience of project management;
• To have a good working knowledge and experience of working successfully with key stakeholders, ideally including Voluntary and Community Sector partners;
• To have a strong understanding of the drivers of the Cost of Living Crisis;
• And understanding and best practice on tackling poverty and improving financial resilience.

Agile Working

At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day. The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first. We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders and our staff. Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know.

Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work!

Benefits

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed or part-time hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  23^rd July 2023

Shortlisting Date: W/C 24^th July 2023

Interview Date: W/C 31^st July 2023 (presentation TBC)    

All applicants for this secondment must seek approval from their current line manager before submitting their application. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equality

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils