A 4 Month+ opportunity for a Libraries and Heritage Project Manager has arisen within the local authorities in Southwark.

Key aspects of the role

Design, develop and lead on behalf of the Libraries & Heritage Manager projects to deliver key building and design capital projects relating to the Library & Heritage service
Responsible for project initiation, baseline research, scoping, objectives, project plans and key milestones, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility, for all projects managed.
Leading on consultation with key stakeholders including senior managers, staff, and local community regarding projects (via surveys and focus groups).
To contribute towards the strategic development of the Library & Heritage Service to meet local regional and national objectives.
To write briefings and complex reports on library service projects and advise senior managers

Person Specification

An understanding of the role of libraries and heritage in regeneration, economic and community development
Knowledge and appreciation of project manager functions, purpose and benefits;
Experience of project and/or programme administration/management
Significant experience in the development of appropriate project monitoring, governance and reporting approaches
A ability to operate in a logical and structured way with attention to the details
An ability to work effectively with service managers in all departments to achieve objectives for
regeneration and service delivery.
Ability and confidence to proactively challenge and analyse project details, activities and progress
High standard of proficiency in use of IT to help administer projects (eg MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel)
Develop project plans for delivery of defined project outcomes with agreed timescales
Monitor progress against project plans for all projects assigned to the post holder, where required take remedial action to ensure project milestones are achieved

Rate of pay

PAYE: £168

Umbrella: £209.16

This is a part time role 14 hours per week, any two days a week.

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Libraries And Heritage Project Manager