Salary: Grade - J, £44,790 to £49,827
Hours: 36 Hours, Full Time
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term or a Secondment for Internal Employees
Location: The Royal Borough of Kingston and The London Borough of Sutton
The South London Partnership (SLP) is working with London Councils to deliver an exciting and innovative “Internet of Things” (IoT) project across the five South London Councils of Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Sutton. The programme (also known as “The InnOvaTe Project”) will enable the boroughs to deliver a multi-purpose IoT platform which will connect various sensors in various projects across borough boundaries. This will use the latest IoT technologies to obtain new data insights using internet-connected sensors, with minimal human intervention to support and drive economic growth across the sub-region.
The project will bring together technology and places to create spaces that address challenges in our communities and opportunities to help people live better, healthier lives and live independently for longer.
The overall goal is to learn how IoT as a technology can support business retention and
sustainable economic growth but also understand how it may also deliver significant savings to borough budgets. Sutton has been tasked to ensure the programme as a whole delivers a sustainability plan and approach that can be used to drive IoT adoption within the boroughs as a result of the work to be undertaken over a 3.5 year period of learning and pilot study.
The project is focused on the testing of practical case studies that will enable informed decisions to drive new enterprising opportunities, attract interest and create appetite for people and businesses to come to work and live in South London. These case studies will cover a range of sectors, some examples of this include: transportation optimisation and parking; improvements to adult social care and health services through “connected care”; environmental sustainability and improved air quality; and supporting local economic growth, amongst others. Given recent events, this objective has been shifted to include economic recovery and Covid-19 responses.
About the roleWe are looking to bring in additional capacity to drive forward and assist with the delivery of the IoT programme within the Borough. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be building on outline or established Use Cases (UC’s) and it will be their responsibility to progress forward the UC’s in association with internal and external partners to allow the trials to occur. In addition a key part of the role is to ensure accurate and timely reporting and this will need to be done in association with our evaluation partner Kingston University.
Examples of projects in the pipeline are:
Covid 19 Early Response sensor solution
Traffic Insights and Social Distancing
Gullies and Culvert monitoring
Fly Tipping notification
Building structure and safety of residents sensors
Air Quality monitoring
We are looking for experienced and talented Practitioner Leads with a solid understanding of IoT and who ideally have a Project Manager / Delivery Manager background. On a day to day basis you would be working on developing / documenting Use Cases. Preparing tender packs and ensuring all appropriate representation at meetings. The core responsibility will be to ensure the successful coordination and implementation of the selected IoT solution within the selected borough. A key element to this role will be the handling of communications both internally and externally across multiple service areas, borough representatives and suppliers.
The role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract to ensure the successful delivery of the IoT projects in Sutton, and will involve working closely with the shared ICT service and colleagues throughout the council.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Build and maintain teams ensuring they are motivated and thinking creatively in terms of the problems and opportunities that IoT may assist in solving
Liaise with all relevant partners be they internal, external including partner organisations e.g. other boroughs / GLA / SLP / LOTI and vendors
To become the IoT “champion” within your borough and feeding into the wider IoT Programme
Providing regular reporting for a variety of audiences, ensuring the content is relevant and informative
Identify and manage risks within the projects
Liaise with and coordinate the activities of end users, suppliers and the internal service delivery teams
Monitor project spend and forecast including reporting into the IoT Programme office to ensure any deviation / over or underspend is understood and controlled by the IoT Programme office
Plan and effect the transition into the live environment.
For this position, we invite applications from candidates with proven experience in stakeholder management, strong communication skills, IoT experience and solid project management experience. Experience of working within a local government environment is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and experience:
Work successfully with all key stakeholders including residents, businesses, communities, partner organisations and other public services
The ability to communicate to a range of audiences at a high standard using a variety of different methods and styles
The ability to work proactively and cooperatively with colleagues, partners, internal and external stakeholders developing positive, open working relationships that inspire new ideas to solve problems and achieve Council goals
Some technical understanding of IoT solutions in order to develop, deliver and commission use cases / proof of concept projects
Experience of commissioning commercial services including market analysis, the development and implementation of alternative delivery models and contract management
Direct experience of leading and delivering projects, particularly using an agile implementation approach
The ability to manage and monitor the progress of projects, including undertaking financial reviews, through reporting, evaluation, providing detailed progress reports including evidence and analysis and presenting it in a creative and engaging format to the appropriate authorities including project leads, relevant Committees and project boards
The ability to ensure projects meet internal and client expectations with respect to quality, delivery timelines and strategy including being able to prioritise workloads and projects, and managing a mix of projects and balancing competing demands
Knowledge of approaches to delivering projects in local government and their practical application, including legal knowledge and experience
You will be assertive but personable in approach as Practitioner Lead, and be able to build productive relationships quickly to ensure that we are providing the best possible service to our users and adding value to the Programme and Borough.
Kingston Council has good access to central London and our offices are a short walk from the station based in the middle of the historic and vibrant high street next to the open spaces of the river Thames, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities; all making for a desirable place to live and work.
The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of staff benefits, some of which include:
· 29 days annual leave - In addition you will receive 8 statutory bank holidays
· Local government pension scheme
· Interest free season loan ticket
· Cycle to work and Zip Car Scheme
· Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
· Comprehensive Learning and Development programme
· A forward thinking and networked organisation where employee’s views are valued
· Modern and flexible working environment allowing employees to benefit from agile working practices
We also offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.
ApplyIf you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact David Grasty, Corporate Head of Digital Strategy & Portfolio on david.grasty@kingston.gov.uk or 07920 590953 to request an informal discussion.
Royal Borough of Kingston is now an accredited London Living Wage Employer
Our Living Wage commitment means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.
It is our policy to ensure that all employees are recruited, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, the requirements of the job and similar, objective criteria. All employees are equally encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities for training and career development. It is also our policy to ensure that no employee or job applicant should receive more or less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or disability in any matters to do with employment.
Closing Date: 15th March 2021Interview Date: 17th-19th March 2021
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC) is a not for profit Community Benefits Society providing an in hours CAS and an out of hours primary care service to the populations of North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham and Surrey Heath, as well as a GP practice in Basingstoke and a Psychological Therapies Service to the population of North East Hampshire and Farnham.
This is an exciting role for a GMC registered GP who exhibits exemplary leadership skills. If you can demonstrate that you are highly self-motivated, confident, articulate, diplomatic, empathetic and tactful, and can exhibit energy and resilience to drive through results, want to be active on our out of hours rota, and be an advocate for NHUC then we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Felicity Greene at felicity.greene@nhs.net
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to sophie.avoth@nhs.net
Vacancy close date - March 15th 2021 &Potential panel date - March 25th 2021
Be a proactive member of the Management Council and the executive leadership team, supporting the CEO and other team members
Be NHUCs medical voice across both the systems that we work in and at integrated partnership board level when required.
Provide strong and effective medical leadership to our self-employed GPs in and out of hours and to our Beggarwood GP practice Clinical Lead to ensure that NHUCs clinical strategy is viable and effectively implemented
Lead the management of clinical staff, in partnership with our Director of Nursing and ensure that they deliver safe and high quality care to patients
Carry joint accountability with the Director of Nursing for implementation of NHUCs Clinical Governance Strategy
Along with the Director of Nursing take responsibility for clinical risk management and report to the Chief Executive on all relevant matters
Please read the JD for a full list of responsibilities.
As NHUC moves into a new phase of its growth as part of Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Surrey Heath Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) delivery, we are seeking a Medical Director to join the leadership team of our clinically led organization working three to four days each week in an executive role. In addition, there will be the opportunity to work clinical shifts to retain an appreciation of the services offered and help shape that future growth.
This is a board level position with significant opportunity to work with other medical leaders across both the Hampshire and Frimley ICSs to influence system design and pathways for primary care.
Working with NHUCs Director of Nursing and Director of Operations as part of the Chief Executives Management team, you will be part of an outstanding team responsible for the delivery of our in hours clinical assessment service (CAS), our out of hours service and the oversight of our Beggarwood GP practice.
Job Title: Medical Director
Responsible To: Chief Executive and the Management Council
Accountable To: Chief Executive and the Management Council
This role will be primarily site based with the opportunity for remote working.
Purpose
To be an active member of NHUCs Management Council (Board) and to provide senior medical leadership to NHUCs out of hours (OOH) operation, in hours clinical assessment service (CAS) and to our Beggarwood GP practice. To undertake key legal roles such as Caldicott Guardian and GP Safeguarding lead. To represent NHUC at external system and partnership clinical meetings and to role model NHUCs values at all times.
It is a requirement that the Medical Director must be GMC registered and on the performers list. It is hoped that the incumbent will take the opportunity to work clinical shifts to retain an appreciation of the services offered and help shape that future growth.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Medical Director will:
Be a proactive member of the Management Council and the executive leadership team, supporting the CEO and other team members
Be NHUCs medical voice across both the systems that we work in and at integrated partnership board level when required.
Provide strong and effective medical leadership to our self-employed GPs in and out of hours and to our Beggarwood GP practice Clinical Lead to ensure that NHUCs clinical strategy is viable and effectively implemented
Lead the management of clinical staff, in partnership with our Director of Nursing and ensure that they deliver safe and high quality care to patients
Carry joint accountability with the Director of Nursing for implementation of NHUCs Clinical Governance Strategy
Along with the Director of Nursing take responsibility for clinical risk management and report to the Chief Executive on all relevant matters
Ensure that NHUC delivers all its clinical targets including those connected with NQR and KPI targets
Act as the NHUC Caldicott Guardian and NHUCs GP Safeguarding lead
Work with The Director of Operations to implement new programs or areas of work and to lead projects as and when required
Potentially be a member of the on call director rota
Key Responsibility Areas
External Relationships
Forge strong working relationships with the other Medical Directors across the system at ICS and ICP level
Represent NHUC in conjunction with the Director of Nursing at system clinical meetings
Be part of the NHUC team at contract review meetings and input to all contract and quality reports as required
Service Planning
Work closely with the Operational Managers and Head of Quality in the delivery of the clinical workforce plan which achieves compliance with regulations and professional guidance
Be an active member of the Operational team. Actively participate in the site operational meetings and ensure a full understanding of the financial and operational position.
To be a visible Medical leader in both HIOW and Frimley ICSs as well as the HIOW IUC program
Medical Management
Provide effective professional leadership to and management of, all medical staff working in NHUC
Ensuring that the performance of medical staff is conducive to the delivery of the Companys clinical strategy and wider objectives and values
Clinical Governance and Patient Care
Professional Advice and Leadership
Education
Corporate Responsibility
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
North Hampshire Urgent Care
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall ‘Good’ rating from the CQC, with our Maternity services deemed 'Outstanding'. We also received a rating of 'Outstanding' for medical care and end of life care. We are investing in our colleagues through our new health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
37.5 hours a week (part time considered)
1 year fixed term contract (opportunity to extend)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably skilled and qualified benefits advisor to support the Fountain Centre deliver its new benefits advice service. This service will be delivered to Cancer patients on site at the Fountain Centre, virtually and at its outreach clinics supporting patients under the care of St Luke’s Cancer Centre and the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust.
The Benefits advisor will be based within the Fountain Centre but will need to work flexibly across all locations. The post holder will need to develop internal and external relationships with cancer specialist and similar welfare and financial support services whilst keeping up to date on changes within the welfare and benefits system.
The benefits adviser will be accountable to the cancer support Service leads and provide regular updates and information on service development and delivery. The role will include supporting patients access appropriate benefits, navigate the welfare benefits system, signpost for additional financial support and offer general cancer information.
The role will demand a high level of flexibility with the person being able to work across multiple sites. The post holder must also be able to work independently, be self-motivated and have a good understanding of cancer support.
The welfare benefits adviser will have the qualifications and experience working as an adviser with experience of working with people with long term conditions and working for a charity being desirable. Excellent IT skills are required with a good understanding of the role of the Fountain Centre and how it supports those affected by cancer.
If you are interested please contact Anne Pike, Head of Fountain Centre on anne.pike1@nhs.net or call on 01483 406618 for further information
If you are interested in applying for this post please use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees as well as maintaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the local communities we serve. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.
Important:
The Trust aims to treat all applicants fairly in regards to any disclosure of conviction revealed at the application stage. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. If you currently reside outside of the UK we will require documentary proof of security/police clearance, in English.
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has a safeguarding policy for both adults and children and is committed to all safeguarding legislation and current standards.
Hotelcare are recruiting for Room Attendants to immediately join our team. We offer flexible working conditions and happy to offer up to 6 days per week for those who want plenty of hours. This is a permanent role where full training will be provided.
Our Room Attendants ensure bedroom and bathroom areas are well presented. Working in a fast paced, high energy environment, our staff maintain a section of rooms to the highest standards of cleanliness including vacuuming, polishing and refreshing of all linens and towels as required. Our team comply with company health and safety, policies and report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents or injuries to the management team.
We offer a benefits package including:
We are Hotelcare, one of the country’s leading hotel support services companies working in partnership with many of the leading hotel brands throughout the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer with more than 3,500 people from over 50 nations, cleaning over 30,000 rooms daily at over 200 hotels. We invite you to join us today!
Apply now to become our newest Room Attendant!
To deliver proactive, timely and fully comprehensive data collation, analysis and reporting, to optimise practice income and to also provide clinicians and management with necessary data.
Working with the clinical and non-clinical team to manage national and local contracts.
To work unsupervised and use initiative, resourcefulness, and lead in order to ensure timely and complete data reporting.
First-line IT support, in liaison with local IT subcontractor and other system suppliers.
We are a large GP Practice based in the centre of Basingstoke, with 17 GPs, 11 Nurses and HCAs, and 25 Receptionists and Administration staff serving the primary care health needs of circa 27,000 patients.
We are a busy surgery which has historically utilised technology to optimise patient services.
Manager Data and IT Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTING TO: Practice Manager
HOURS: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
JOB SUMMARY
To deliver proactive, timely and fully comprehensive data collation, analysis and reporting, to optimise practice income and to also provide clinicians and management with necessary data.
Working with the clinical and non-clinical team to manage national and local contracts.
To work unsupervised and use initiative, resourcefulness, and lead in order to ensure timely and complete data reporting.
First-line IT support, in liaison with local IT subcontractor and other system suppliers.
Job Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership
Be a part of the Senior Management Team in the surgery and help shape the service to patients, at all times ensuring high quality service is delivered.
Support a team of data administrators who are responsible for scanning, coding, pathology, patient reports, patient registrations and QOF recalls.
2. Administration
Undertake all necessary contract administration to ensure that the Practice maximises its income from the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), enhanced services and local contracts.
To ensure that all QOF records are accurate, up-to-date and made available to clinicians as needed.
Maintain the monthly and quarterly combined recalls.
Maintain and update EMIS Web coding relating to contractual indicators.
Maintain and update call/recalls and call list for reception and administration staff.
Ensure that appropriate correspondence, reports, results etc are recorded, actioned and stored in accordance with Practice protocol and the Data Protection Act.
Respond to requests for QOF updates and other contracts from clinicians.
Keep up to date with changes to QOF, enhanced services and GMS contract as required.
3. Information Technology
Optimise the use of tools such as AccuRx, eConsult, Q-Health to manage recall and communication with patients.
Keep abreast of technology changes and review and make recommendations to the Management Team of opportunities.
First line support for all staff for both hardware and software issues.
Ensure all third party software products are up to date.
4. Maintenance
Maintain various user databases with starters and leavers
Maintain Data Sharing Agreements
Maintain web site and patient information systems, including paper based leaflets
Maintain templates and protocols to ensure ease and accuracy of input
Ensure consumable stocks are at appropriate levels
5. Reporting
Work with the Finance Manager to ensure claims to NHSE and HCC are accurate
Identify prevalence shortfalls and work with the wider clinical team to deliver improvement
Monitor and report on progress against contract targets
Update Data Security returns and maintain online reporting of same
6. Ad hoc tasks
The Practice has a multi-functional team, and the job holder will be expected to undertake tasks outside of the role on an ad hoc basis.
7. Team Work
Work proactively as a member of the Management Team
Assist the Management Team in implementing a QA function within the surgery including being accountable for aspects of QA
Provide support to the Practice Manager and clinicians to ensure the efficient discharge of all duties as required
Have a responsible and flexible approach to duties and availability.
Participate actively in training, meetings, Practice and personal development.
Train clinicians and non-clinicians in the use of systems
Represent the surgery at review meetings as required
Establish and maintain high-level standards and expectations for performance. Be constantly aware of what is the best use of own time; manage interruptions effectively.
Confidentiality:
Health & safety:
The post-holder will implement and lead on the full range of promotion and management of their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Personal/professional development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Crown Heights Medical Centre
Alencon Link
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7AN
Snow’s mission is to provide complete insight and manageability across all technology.
Snow has built the most complete platform for technology insights and manageability across on-premises and cloud environments. We have been as recognized leader by Gartner in Software Asset Management during the last two years.
Snow has 700 employees in global offices around the world including in Sweden, United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore.
We are supported by a network of over 160 partners and have over 5000 customers spanning more than 60 countries worldwide.
To sustain our explosive growth, we are looking for the brightest, and most highly skilled people who have their best work ahead of them. Now is the right time to join Snow.
Job DescriptionYou will responsible for AR-related activities and be working across many functions within Snow, including:
This is initially a 6-month contract assignment with possibility to extend/become permanent.
QualificationsNeed to have
Experienced in the different areas of Accounts receivable, such as, but not limited to:
Nice to have
Who you are
High energy and drive, with lots of empathy and a sense of humor. Hands-on and can-do attitude. Flexible and driven to issue all invoices within the deadline. You have an eye for details without losing the bigger picture with high integrity & the ability to gain confidence quickly from managers and employees.
We also see that you have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels. Have an accurate and effective in operational tasks; Pragmatic, get things done quickly
You enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative, and fun environment
This is a chance for you to accelerate your career and succeed in an environment where you will have the possibility to make a daily impact. Every day you will get to work alongside helpful and down-to-earth colleagues who are dedicated and ambitious. We fully recognize that it is our employees that make Snow a success and the global leader in the development and delivery of dedicated SAM solutions. If you are the right person for the role we will offer you exciting and developing assignments and you will get to be part of a fantastic journey within a dynamic high-growth business.
Salary
£44.79k - £49.827k Per Year
Job Type
Contractor, full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Salary: Grade - J, £44,790 to £49,827
Hours: 36 Hours, Full Time
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term or a Secondment for Internal Employees
Location: The Royal Borough of Kingston and The London Borough of Sutton
The South London Partnership (SLP) is working with London Councils to deliver an exciting and innovative “Internet of Things” (IoT) project across the five South London Councils of Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Sutton. The programme (also known as “The InnOvaTe Project”) will enable the boroughs to deliver a multi-purpose IoT platform which will connect various sensors in various projects across borough boundaries. This will use the latest IoT technologies to obtain new data insights using internet-connected sensors, with minimal human intervention to support and drive economic growth across the sub-region.
The project will bring together technology and places to create spaces that address challenges in our communities and opportunities to help people live better, healthier lives and live independently for longer.
The overall goal is to learn how IoT as a technology can support business retention and
sustainable economic growth but also understand how it may also deliver significant savings to borough budgets. Sutton has been tasked to ensure the programme as a whole delivers a sustainability plan and approach that can be used to drive IoT adoption within the boroughs as a result of the work to be undertaken over a 3.5 year period of learning and pilot study.
The project is focused on the testing of practical case studies that will enable informed decisions to drive new enterprising opportunities, attract interest and create appetite for people and businesses to come to work and live in South London. These case studies will cover a range of sectors, some examples of this include: transportation optimisation and parking; improvements to adult social care and health services through “connected care”; environmental sustainability and improved air quality; and supporting local economic growth, amongst others. Given recent events, this objective has been shifted to include economic recovery and Covid-19 responses.
About the roleWe are looking to bring in additional capacity to drive forward and assist with the delivery of the IoT programme within the Borough. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be building on outline or established Use Cases (UC’s) and it will be their responsibility to progress forward the UC’s in association with internal and external partners to allow the trials to occur. In addition a key part of the role is to ensure accurate and timely reporting and this will need to be done in association with our evaluation partner Kingston University.
Examples of projects in the pipeline are:
Covid 19 Early Response sensor solution
Traffic Insights and Social Distancing
Gullies and Culvert monitoring
Fly Tipping notification
Building structure and safety of residents sensors
Air Quality monitoring
We are looking for experienced and talented Practitioner Leads with a solid understanding of IoT and who ideally have a Project Manager / Delivery Manager background. On a day to day basis you would be working on developing / documenting Use Cases. Preparing tender packs and ensuring all appropriate representation at meetings. The core responsibility will be to ensure the successful coordination and implementation of the selected IoT solution within the selected borough. A key element to this role will be the handling of communications both internally and externally across multiple service areas, borough representatives and suppliers.
The role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract to ensure the successful delivery of the IoT projects in Sutton, and will involve working closely with the shared ICT service and colleagues throughout the council.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Build and maintain teams ensuring they are motivated and thinking creatively in terms of the problems and opportunities that IoT may assist in solving
Liaise with all relevant partners be they internal, external including partner organisations e.g. other boroughs / GLA / SLP / LOTI and vendors
To become the IoT “champion” within your borough and feeding into the wider IoT Programme
Providing regular reporting for a variety of audiences, ensuring the content is relevant and informative
Identify and manage risks within the projects
Liaise with and coordinate the activities of end users, suppliers and the internal service delivery teams
Monitor project spend and forecast including reporting into the IoT Programme office to ensure any deviation / over or underspend is understood and controlled by the IoT Programme office
Plan and effect the transition into the live environment.
For this position, we invite applications from candidates with proven experience in stakeholder management, strong communication skills, IoT experience and solid project management experience. Experience of working within a local government environment is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and experience:
Work successfully with all key stakeholders including residents, businesses, communities, partner organisations and other public services
The ability to communicate to a range of audiences at a high standard using a variety of different methods and styles
The ability to work proactively and cooperatively with colleagues, partners, internal and external stakeholders developing positive, open working relationships that inspire new ideas to solve problems and achieve Council goals
Some technical understanding of IoT solutions in order to develop, deliver and commission use cases / proof of concept projects
Experience of commissioning commercial services including market analysis, the development and implementation of alternative delivery models and contract management
Direct experience of leading and delivering projects, particularly using an agile implementation approach
The ability to manage and monitor the progress of projects, including undertaking financial reviews, through reporting, evaluation, providing detailed progress reports including evidence and analysis and presenting it in a creative and engaging format to the appropriate authorities including project leads, relevant Committees and project boards
The ability to ensure projects meet internal and client expectations with respect to quality, delivery timelines and strategy including being able to prioritise workloads and projects, and managing a mix of projects and balancing competing demands
Knowledge of approaches to delivering projects in local government and their practical application, including legal knowledge and experience
You will be assertive but personable in approach as Practitioner Lead, and be able to build productive relationships quickly to ensure that we are providing the best possible service to our users and adding value to the Programme and Borough.
Kingston Council has good access to central London and our offices are a short walk from the station based in the middle of the historic and vibrant high street next to the open spaces of the river Thames, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities; all making for a desirable place to live and work.
The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of staff benefits, some of which include:
· 29 days annual leave - In addition you will receive 8 statutory bank holidays
· Local government pension scheme
· Interest free season loan ticket
· Cycle to work and Zip Car Scheme
· Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
· Comprehensive Learning and Development programme
· A forward thinking and networked organisation where employee’s views are valued
· Modern and flexible working environment allowing employees to benefit from agile working practices
We also offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.
ApplyIf you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact David Grasty, Corporate Head of Digital Strategy & Portfolio on david.grasty@kingston.gov.uk or 07920 590953 to request an informal discussion.
Royal Borough of Kingston is now an accredited London Living Wage Employer
Our Living Wage commitment means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.
It is our policy to ensure that all employees are recruited, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, the requirements of the job and similar, objective criteria. All employees are equally encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities for training and career development. It is also our policy to ensure that no employee or job applicant should receive more or less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or disability in any matters to do with employment.
Closing Date: 15th March 2021Interview Date: 17th-19th March 2021
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.