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Project Manager (Work and Health)

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
08/07/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/07/2024 12:00
Salary:
£43,421 - £46,464 p.a. (NECA Grade 9)
Allowances:
n/a
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Regeneration/ Economic Development
Vacancy ID:
267290
Employment Location:
The Lumen Helix, St James' Blvd, Newcastle Upon Tyne plus remote working arrangements
Post Number:
NECA/24/14
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
22 Jul
Further Information
The North East Combined Authority was formed on 7 May 2024. We are led by an Elected Mayor and Cabinet and cover the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland. 
 
Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager (Work and Health) to join the Skills, Economic Inclusion and Public Service Reform directorate. The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role. You should have demonstrable experience of successfully leading a portfolio of health-related projects supporting people into work and ensuring delivery targets are met in line with agreed timescales. You will also have a good understanding of the North East labour market challenges, specifically health barriers into work and effective approaches to address them.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:
 
  • Generous leave entitlement, starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
  • Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
  • A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
  • A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
  • Progression and career enhancement opportunities. 
If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you. 

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Ruth Gaul, Principal Programme Manager by e mail: ruth.gaul@northeast-ca.gov.uk
 
Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 22nd July 2024.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 5th August 2024.
 
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
 
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.

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This job is closed for applications.