Job summary
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Digital Marketing and Communications team and take the lead on managing the redevelopment of our websites, using creativity and innovative practices to meet the needs of our staff, patients, and stakeholders.
The project will focus on introducing innovations in accessibility, usability and functionality to create an excellent digital experience. With a wide range of physical and mental health requirements amongst our key audiences, our intention is to create an engaging digital presence that simplifies complex information and processes and provides access to healthcare for the most vulnerable communities in Berkshire and the surrounding counties.
You will be expected to demonstrate effective skills in planning, delivery, and evaluation for major projects.
The successful applicant will need a recognised qualification in project management or have extensive experience of working in a project management role and will have high standards of written and spoken English.
This is a hybrid post allowing you to work from home with the expectation of travel into our main Berkshire sites when needed, such as for in-person user testing sessions.
If you think this sounds like a role for you, then please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to our Head of Digital Marketing & Communications, and working in collaboration with our Digital Communications Officers, Content Strategy Manager and external suppliers, you will:
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Coordinate Project Board and workstream meetings, capturing actions, presenting on progress, and managing all project documentation
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Develop and deliver project plans, taking the lead on planning, delivery, and evaluation, using appropriate methodologies and working with the wider digital team and external suppliers
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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Experience of devising, implementing, managing, and evaluating successful projects involving a broad range of stakeholders
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
-
Experience of devising, implementing, managing, and evaluating successful projects involving a broad range of stakeholders
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
- Certification in Project Management, such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Training in Microsoft Office
- Training in Content Management Systems
- Training in Project management methodologies
- Leadership training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in project management and/or website development
- Proven track record of successfully delivering website development projects within budget and timescale
- Proven ability to effectively use project management tools and maintain detailed project plans
- Strong leadership skills and demonstrable experience in coordinating multi-skilled teams, i.e. designers, developers, content creators, etc.
- Comprehensive understanding of the process for developing websites
- Familiarity with a range of content management systems (or extensive knowledge of Umbraco) and other relevant web development tools
- Experienced at collecting and incorporating user feedback into project plans
- Experience in managing and monitoring project budgets, including allocation of financial and people resource
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Detailed understanding of the Accessibility standard WCAG 2.1 (required for all Public Sector organisations) and its application to websites
- Ability to communicate confidently and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate highly complex information, both verbally and in writing, with IT professionals operational stakeholders, managing expectations and concerns in a timely manner
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving ability and attention to detail
- Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and drive project teams
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Ability to travel between Berkshire sites
- High speed/fibre broadband at home
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
- Certification in Project Management, such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Training in Microsoft Office
- Training in Content Management Systems
- Training in Project management methodologies
- Leadership training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in project management and/or website development
- Proven track record of successfully delivering website development projects within budget and timescale
- Proven ability to effectively use project management tools and maintain detailed project plans
- Strong leadership skills and demonstrable experience in coordinating multi-skilled teams, i.e. designers, developers, content creators, etc.
- Comprehensive understanding of the process for developing websites
- Familiarity with a range of content management systems (or extensive knowledge of Umbraco) and other relevant web development tools
- Experienced at collecting and incorporating user feedback into project plans
- Experience in managing and monitoring project budgets, including allocation of financial and people resource
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Detailed understanding of the Accessibility standard WCAG 2.1 (required for all Public Sector organisations) and its application to websites
- Ability to communicate confidently and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate highly complex information, both verbally and in writing, with IT professionals operational stakeholders, managing expectations and concerns in a timely manner
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving ability and attention to detail
- Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and drive project teams
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Ability to travel between Berkshire sites
- High speed/fibre broadband at home
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
