Loughshore Care Partnership

Job Description

Job Title:Project Manager

Location:Based in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area

Salary:£30,152 per annum (Pro-rata) Actual - £24,122 (30 hours)

Status:Fixed-term four-yearcontract.

Hours of work:30 hours per week

Reporting to:Chair of theLoughshore Care Partnership Management Committee

Responsible for:Part time staff and volunteers when recruited

Job Purpose

To develop the Family Choices Project to better reach the needs of families by developing and implementing a robust delivery programme. To recruit, induct, and provide training paths for Family Navigator staff and volunteers in line with the Project objectives. Build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities and duties

  1. To manage the day-to-day running of the Family Choices Project
  2. Develop and implement a robust project delivery plan
  3. Set up policies and procedures for the Project and adhere to Organisational policies and procedures
  4. Set up Steering Committee for the Project incorporating the relevant agencies - Health Trust, Public Health Agency, Council and others
  5. Promote the Project in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area
  6. Recruit, induct, and retain volunteers
  7. Recruit, induct, and retain staff
  8. Conduct staff and volunteer skills needs analysis
  9. Organise training for staff and volunteers with relevant agencies
  10. Set up support structures for staff and volunteers
  11. Develop timelines and budgets and ensure that tasks are completed on time and within budget. Manage budget and control expenses effectively
  12. Explore the sustainably of the project via the social enterprise model
  13. Help the ongoing feasibility of the Project by obtaining other forms of funding
  14. Negotiate fees and retain small businesses to perform maintenance tasks
  15. Identify relevant training and support for beneficiaries.
  16. Develop and maintain Family Choices reporting and management systems and prepare reports for committee, steering group, and funders.
  17. Maintain effective communication and effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, committee, beneficiaries, funders and stakeholders to promote the work of the Family Choices Project.
  18. Contribute to the development of the Project by undertaking training as required.
  19. Any other duties as assigned by the Committee.

This job description is not prescriptive and may change with the needs of the organisation.

Loughshore Care Partnership

Person Specification

Criteria / Essential / Desirable
Education / Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in management / business administration / marketing or relevant discipline
Experience and knowledge / A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience of working in a community development setting
A minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience of programme/project management with ability to ensure operational efficiency and excellence to include:
  • Proven experience of managing staff and providing support
  • Proven experience of managing volunteers and providing support
  • Proven experience of budgetary control and action planning
Proven experience of marketing, promotion and event management
Proven experience in report writing and programme evaluation
Track record of successful funding applications / Proven experience of
working in a social
enterprise setting
Demonstrable
working knowledge
of Health Trusts, Public Health Agency, and Council functions in the Community
Skills and abilities / Ability to plan work, meet targets and work to deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative
Highly motivated team member
An ability to take initiative, and identify solutions and improvements
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, express yourself concisely and appropriately with individuals at varied levels of seniority and agencies
Excellent IT skills
*Clean driving licence and access to a car.
Other / Willingness to work unsociable hours as required to meet the needs of the project
A passion for helping others and a desire to make a difference
A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback
Tact, discretion, and respect for confidentiality are expected
An enhanced Access NI check will be required before commencement of employment. The cost will be borne by the applicant.

*Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.

Personal Characteristics

Our organisation is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values therefore candidates shortlisted for interview will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment to the following values at interview:

  • Teamwork (we listen to, share with and learn from each other)
  • Pursuit of excellence (we strive for excellence in all that we do and take great pride in our work)
  • Leadership Challenge (we support each other to lead and do our best and have fun doing it)
  • Trust and transparency (we are open, honest and humble)
  • Creative freedom (we encourage people to speak-up and take ownership)

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Family Choices Job Description and Person Specification- May 2018