Project Manager (Digital Care Records)

Project Manager 

Salary £43,000 - £46,000 

Location: Remote - Home based 

Temporary FTC 12 months, Full Time 

Closing date for applications: 10th November 2024   

First Interviews: 15th November 2024 (via MS Teams)  

Second Interviews: 22nd November 2024 (In-person) 

Purpose 

We are seeking to recruit a project manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Supported Living and Green Care Director, the role is to project manage the successful configuration and implementation of the Trusts new digital system for recording care and support activities and interventions across the Trust. 

The Project Manager will ensure the project adheres to budget, timelines and scope. 

Location & Travel 

Home based role although may require some occasional travel and overnight stays. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

Main responsibilities 

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  Development of the project plan covering configuration of the new system and successful implementation 

  
  


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  Define key milestones within the project 

  
  


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  Produce regular progress reports, tracking progress against the plan 

  
  


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  Schedule and conduct regular project team meetings 

  
  


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  Development and maintenance of the project risk register 

  
  


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  Co-ordinate the priority and delivery of tasks in line with the plan 

  
  


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  Communicate the status of the project to stakeholders and project sponsor 

  
  


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  Liaise as required with stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of the system 

  
  


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  Develop and maintain the relationship with the system supplier as the main point of contact throughout the project to ensure the system meets the Trust needs and is successfully implemented. 

  
  


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  Manage the operational system lead – who will support the configuration of the system, operational implementation and become the subject matter expert. 

  
  


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  Management of the project within the agreed budget. 

  
  

General responsibilities   

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  Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the role. 

  
  


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  Embrace diversity and share in our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity. 

  
  


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  Contribute to our fundraising effort by embracing opportunities to fundraise yourself, to promote fundraising and to support the fundraising team. 

  
  


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  Use the charity’s resources efficiently and effectively to ensure that our financial resources are demonstrably used for the benefit of people we support.   

  
  


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  Ensure that information is obtained, used, and stored in accordance with our Data Protection and Confidentiality policy. 

  
  


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  To observe and comply with all Camphill Village Trust policies, including the key policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Data Protection, Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Information Technology. 

  
  


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  To undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Supported Living and Green Care Director. 

  
  

Person Specification 

Qualifications 

Essential 

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  Degree level qualification 

  
  

Desirable 

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  Project Management Qualification 

  
  

Knowledge & Experience 

Essential 

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  Experience of project/ programme management in a similar organisation 

  
  


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  Experience of successful system implementation 

  
  


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  Experience of development of project plans and identification of key milestones and goals 

  
  


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  Experience of working and communicating with a range of stakeholders 

  
  


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  Knowledge of project management and project management systems. 

  
  


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  Experience of managing and leading project teams 

  
  

Desirable 

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  Experience of project/ programme management for digital care systems 

  
  


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  Experience of working in not for profit/ charity sector 

  
  

Personal Attributes 

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  Good time management and the ability to management multiple work streams and lines of communication 

  
  


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  Excellent communication skills 

  
  


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  Proactive and motivated to respond positively to new challenges 

  
  


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  Self-motivated, dedicated with a committed approach showing interest in understanding the work of the Trust. 

  
  


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  Good decision-making skills and ability to communicate those decisions and articulate other complex information and data internally and externally to a range of stakeholders. 

  
  


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  Excellent IT skills 

  
  

Competencies 

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  Planning and organising 

  
  


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  Teamwork 

  
  


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  Motivation and commitment 

  
  


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  Decision making 

  
  


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  Delivering results 

  
  


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  Communication 

  
  


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  Problem solving 

  
  


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  Ability to travel for business as required