Responsible for delivery of delegated projects including design, obtaining tenders, liaison with statutory bodies, agreeing standards and ensuring they are met, overseeing commissioning, and acceptance of works.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Main duties of the job
Delegated budget holder for estates projects.
Authorises payments to contractors and suppliers.
Signs off project payment certificates.
Procures physical assets, purchase assets and selects suppliers.
Supervision of project teams as required for work in hand.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
- Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
- Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
- Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
- Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
- Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
- Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values
Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this role.
Person Specification
- Qualified to degree level
Experience
- Relevant experience in similar role – 1 to 2 years
- Relevant experience in similar role – 3 to 5 years
Skills
- IT skills – Proficient in use of MS word, excel, project and ACAD.
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.
Associate Director of Project Management
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