Job: Teenage Pregnancy Implementation Manager, MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Teenage Pregnancy Implementation Manager

Grade 8 £29,728 to £33,291 (bar at £32,436)

Ref: NB50418967/11

The grade awarded for this post is part of the transition arrangements for implementing revised pay and grading arrangements utilising the national job evaluation scheme. The grade will be subject to review within 12 months.

Location: Joint Health Unit, Town Hall Extension, Manchester, M60 2LA

Hours: 35 per week

Fixed-term contract until March 2011

Manchester Teenage Pregnancy Partnership is working to reduce the number of teenage conceptions and to improve support for teenage parents. We are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to support the management of the local teenage pregnancy programme. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and a proven track record of partnership working. Reporting to the Teenage Pregnancy Coordinator, the postholder will contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the prevention and support strategies and action plans. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required to lead service development and redesign across different sectors.

If you want to develop your skills and experience in an exciting and supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Further information can be found at www.manchester.gov.uk/health/jhu

We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.

All disabled applicants who meet the short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.

Closing date: 10 March 2008.

Apply online at http://www.manchester.gov.uk/work/jobs

Application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. Answerphone: 0161 234 3077. If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161 953 2785.

Manchester City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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