About the role
Are you a dedicated financial project manager who is passionate about public service?
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Project Manager with financial expertise for a fixed term of one year, to provide financial oversight for the projects delivered by the Recovery and Wellbeing Team. You will report to the Assistant Director for this service, and will be accountable for the planning, tracking, coordination and proactive management of finances to ensure successful project delivery.
You will need a background in Financial Project Management and will be well versed in associated methodologies, processes and documentation. You will be a self-starter, able to work at pace and to set deadlines
Above all, we are keen to attract people who, with solid experience of financial management, will embrace the values and behaviours of North Northamptonshire Council to support services which positively impact our service users.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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