Plymouth City Council
Strategic Programme Lead (CRF)

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This vacancy is only available for those currently employed at Plymouth City Council in the ODPH Directorate, Health Improvement & Communities, Community Empowerment Team.
If you are not employed in this service area, please do not apply, as your application will not be considered.
We're looking for a skilled programme manager to lead our Crisis and Resilience Fund for a fixed term period until the end of March 2029.
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Based in the Community Empowerment Service in Public Health, this is a great opportunity to work across departments and with a range of external partners to make a real difference to people's lives in the city who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.
The programme needs someone who is can organise multiple, interlinked workstreams and systems, communicate complex issues clearly, monitor and report impact effectively, build strong relationships and collaborate to innovate, learn and develop initiatives that build resilience.


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For more information contact Zoe Sydenham, Community Empowerment Operational Lead - Zoe.Sydenham@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing date for EOI applications: Monday 10 August
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