Project Manager - Mental Health and Wellbeing

Job Vacancy Experience of procurement, delivery and improvement is critical, as is that of working with partners, including the private sector, CAMHS, Schools, Education staff and Children's Services promoting partnerships and managing budgets A degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant professional discipline Experience of project management Ability to use project management methods to manage financial and other resources to achieve agreed outcomes and targets Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal Ability to work under own initiative High level organisational skills to manage workload, and to achieve agreed outcomes Ability to work to a deadline and delivery on time In depth understanding of the project area and the national context Ability to analyse and present analysis clearly and concisely Closing Date: Friday 3 April 2020 Interview Date: week commencing 20 April 2020 Job Advert Position Title: Project Manager - Mental Health and Wellbeing Position Number: New Directorate: Education Location: Fairfield House Contract Status: Fixed Term - 01/04/2021 Hours of Work: 36 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £39,917.70 per annum. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89877547