Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Deliver project management activities in support of the East of England Psychological Professions Network.
• Work with the PPN team, including experts by experience, to apply project management skills and knowledge to deliver key projects with local, regional, and national impact.
• Ensure projects are brought to fruition effectively and efficiently, in line with Trust values and those of the PPN.
• Manage or participate in major, complex projects, liaising appropriately and collaborating with others.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external working groups.
• Present oral, visual, and written information in an articulate and clear way, adapting content to the audience.
• Support the effective evaluation of East of England PPN activity, including maintaining the business plan and writing reports to capture evaluation.
• Oversee external publicity, including maintaining regional website pages and newsletters to membership.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience (e.g., Prince2).
• Ongoing personal and professional development.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of mental health and the NHS.
• Confidence in using the Microsoft Office toolset, web browsers, and related applications.
• Clear communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Relationship‑management skills, building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Effective planning skills—short, medium, and long‑term, adjusting as needed.
• Capability to set up and implement internal processes and procedures.
• Ability to work on own initiative, organise and prioritise to tight and shifting deadlines.
• Analytical skills to assess numerical and written data, evaluate options, and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and flexible with encouraging and engaging leadership traits.
• Ability to embrace new challenges.

Desirable Criteria

• Prince2 or equivalent project management methodology experience.
• Analysing and presenting information, completing complex project plans and supporting documentation.
• Proven ability to negotiate and motivate teams to deliver results.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Supervisory experience.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and follow recruitment practices intended to promote equality of access to our roles.

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