Project Manager

Adult Social Services is undertaking a programme of transformation that will change the way we deliver Social Care in Norfolk. Our vision of outstanding care for all is underpinned by our Promoting Independence Strategy. Supporting people to be independent, resilient and well. Getting the right support at the right time.

We are looking for the right person to join our projects team within Assurance, Strategy and Performance as a Project Manager leading a challenging and exciting portfolio of change.

We are looking for people who have knowledge and experience in the delivery of transformation ideally within the adult social care sector and have a passion for the discipline of project management. We want people who are excited to work on business transformation projects that ensures our residents have the best outcomes.

This role will specifically manage two interdependent key projects delivering transformation that improves the outcomes for residents who are:

• Leaving community hospitals and an intermediate care setting



• Using a short-term social care provision following hospital discharge or an urgent escalation of need in the community.


Embracing integrated care opportunities across Adult Social Care and NHS community healthcare, the post holder will effectively collaborate with a range of stakeholders, formulate transformation plans and aid the delivery of change in complex social care environments. The aim of the project is to develop opportunities to strengthening integration for the benefit of residents, improve the quality and timeliness of services and help more people live independently, well and able to deal with life's challenges.

You should be an experienced project manager who is an adaptable self-starter who thrives in a high-profile, fast-paced project environment and will have a track record of delivering projects/programmes over several years.

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Gym membership, Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 12 months | £47,320 to £51,304 per annum (Scale L) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich, Competitive salary


• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave


• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service


• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need.


• Financial benefits such as:

+ ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
+ A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.