Job Description - Advice and Information Project Manager
6 Months contract with a local authority
Summary
The Advice and Information (A&I) Project Manager will spearhead a focused six\-month review of Sloughâs current A&I provision, aligning with the Councilâs statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. This role is pivotal in designing an improved, accessible, and holistic A&I offer that reaches all local communities, including those historically underrepresented or hard to engage. Collaborating closely with voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE), public sector partners, and residents, the postholder will develop a comprehensive A&I blueprint to inform Sloughâs Adult Social Care (ASC) transformation programme, including the ASC âFront Doorâ and the CQC Improvement Plan.
Responsibilities
Lead a detailed review of existing A&I provision across Slough, involving public, independent, and VCSE partners.
Map formal and informal information channels, access points, approaches, and gaps across communities.
Analyse how different groupsâsuch as veterans, homeless residents, Gypsy, Roma, Traveller communities, and individuals with low literacyâcurrently access or fail to access A&I services.
Requirements
Proven track record of delivering high\-quality outcomes within challenging timescales and limited resources.
Significant experience in project and programme management from design through to implementation.
Demonstrated success in leading co\-design with stakeholders, including people with lived experience.
Strong background in change management, influencing, and driving collaborative working across sectors.
Essential Qualifications Required
Degree\-level qualification or equivalent experience in social care, community development, public services, commissioning, or a related field.
Project management certification (desirable but not essential).