Job summary
GIDS is looking to recruit two Band 6 Project Managers.
These roles are fixed term positions for 4 months to support the Assistant General Manager in the closure of the service.
It is an excellent opportunity for a team manager with project management experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.
Main duties of the job
GIDS Project Manager
This is an important and challenging role with a varied, interesting and developing workload. The post will be based at the Tavistock Centre, London, and may require travel to other sites/locations as required. The successful applicant will support the project management of a full range of project services and logistics to support delivery of projects on time and to budget.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic project manager able to work independently to support all the requirements of the role. With strong IT skills and project experience, the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills and an ability to coordinate data analysis and audit tasks as required to successfully support service strategy.
Other skills required include being a team player, having a flexible approach to work, and being adaptable to changing demands.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
About us
The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) is a Tier 4 specialist service within the gender directorate, and offers a service to children and adolescents and their families, who are experiencing difficulties in the development of gender identity.
The service operates from two main bases, London and Leeds, with outreach bases in Bristol and Birmingham, as well as offering outreach work across the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description
Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the attached Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description
Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the attached Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and experience
Essential
- Experience in a project management role or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience working in a health and care environment
Qualification/Training Education
Essential
- First degree qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of psychological theories, contemporary challenges in health workforce design and/or mental health services
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan workstreams in relation to project area
- Ability to manage meetings including setting agendas, distributing papers, taking accurate minutes, transcribing formal minutes
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and experience
Essential
- Experience in a project management role or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience working in a health and care environment
Qualification/Training Education
Essential
- First degree qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of psychological theories, contemporary challenges in health workforce design and/or mental health services
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan workstreams in relation to project area
- Ability to manage meetings including setting agendas, distributing papers, taking accurate minutes, transcribing formal minutes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
