Business in Focus is the lead delivery partner in Enterprise Partnership Cymru (EPC), along with Menter Môn, M-SParc and an eco-system of support agencies across Wales. EPC has won the contract to deliver the Business Wales service on behalf of the Welsh Government, providing advice and support to entrepreneurs pan-Wales.

The Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Service focuses on providing a wide range of advice to young people and start-up businesses through a variety of means including digital, telephone and face to face support.

EPC was successful in their bid to deliver both Business Wales advice services; Entrepreneurship and Start-up Service (ESU) and Business Development and Growth Service (BDG).

The Project Manager - Business Development & Growth (PM) is responsible for supporting the Head of BDG (HBDG) with managing additional projects allocated by Welsh Government to the BW-BDG service. Responsible for projects at all stages; proposal, inception, implementation, delivery, evaluation and review. The PM role requires regular liaison with senior representatives in WG and other stakeholders. Successful delivery will require working collaboratively with BW-BDG management and colleagues. 

Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain processes for scoping new project proposals, project work plans, securing resources, managing projects during the project lifecycle to ensure project efficiency and maximising KPIs and outcomes, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks.
2. Support Head of BDG manage additional BDG projects. Apply project management experience as required for each project; prepare and submit proposals, work with WG and BW colleagues during inception of new projects, support delivery teams during implementation, coordinate resources, monitor and review progress, evaluate and review.
3. Ensure clear communication of projects outcomes to the relevant delivery managers. Monitor and review performance regularly and agree action plans to maintain on/return to target.
4. Manage performance of allocated projects to ensure performance against KPI delivery, desired outcomes and budget is achieved. Liaise with BW and Business in Focus Management Teams as necessary.
5. Collate management information and reports for all projects. Proactively provide regular reports on project outcomes and/or risks to Head of BDG and escalate issues, as necessary according to each project work plan.
6. Regularly work with internal and external senior level stakeholders at all stages of projects, as required. Ensure there is a collaborative approach with BW Management Teams and the wider Business Wales service, as appropriate.
7. In liaison with the Head of BDG and Finance Officer, manage allocated project budgets, ensuring that expenditure is controlled and allocated resources (human, material and financial) are utilised to maximum effect. Ensure financial management systems, e.g. the raising of purchase orders, timesheet activity, venue bookings, are undertaken in compliance with contract and funding requirements. 

Person Specification

1. Project Management related qualification or training (AND/OR) Significant CPD learning and development evidenced in relevant career history (AND/OR) - Desirable
2. Experience & Knowledge Project Management experience, including management of project budgets.
3. Proven project management experience in service provision environment to a high standard of customer service. (Desirable)
4. Experience of managing projects that required working in compliance with prescribed internal and external audited standards and procedures.
5. Experience and responsibility for managing allocated budgets and significant contribution to related operational and financial planning.
6. Experience of overseeing project performance for the achievement of KPIs and other outcomes.
7. Understanding of local / regional differences in the Welsh econom

At Business in Focus we value all of our employees, as an Investors in People employer we provide the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement (25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday based on FTE)
• 6% Employer contribution pension
• Flexible modern working practices such as TOIL
• 6 late starts/early finishes per annum (equates to two hours each)
• Learning and Development opportunities

After probation period:

• Income protection benefit
• Employee assistance programme

Please be aware we may withdraw the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

As part of the recruitment process you will be invited to an Assessment based technical exercise.

To view full Job description please visit https://www.businessinfocus.co.uk/join-our-team/

Diversity Statement

We are committed to building and developing a workforce that truly represents our community. We champion the unique things that make each person who they are and celebrate those differences. As such, we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can reach their full potential, regardless of disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, or marriage and civil partnership status. We recognize and respect religious and cultural observances, and, where possible, aim to avoid scheduling recruitment activities on days of religious ceremonies or holidays to ensure all candidates have equal opportunities to participate. We are committed to promoting and using the Welsh language in our workplace. We encourage and support our employees to learn and use Welsh. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers and encourage the use of Welsh in all aspects of our work. We will ensure that in roles where the ability to speak Welsh is essential or desirable, this will be noted in relevant job advertisements. Applicants can submit their applications in either English or Welsh and we provide recruitment documentation in both languages. As a forces-friendly employer, we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the bronze award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are a welcoming and inclusive workplace for Armed Forces colleagues and work in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership. We actively support the employment of veterans, recognizing military skills and qualifications in our recruitment process. We also support flexible leave for Service spouses and partners around a partners’ deployment.