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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key functional responsibilities 

The post holder is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support a portfolio of projects, services, and initiatives.

Project Management 

• Undertake information/project analysis.
• Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects to provide information/analyst advice and support and to maintain data collection systems for its effective use by the team.
• Analyse and report on data and monitor the processing of data and information.
• Provides information to project lead on project and statistical information matters.

Financial and Physical Resources 

• Support and inform the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring spend, implementing and evaluating jobs and delivery of financial recovery/savings plans by providing high quality information and analysis.
• Contribute to the financial delivery of the agreed portfolio ensuring it is delivered on time.

People Management (as required) 

• Provide training, advice and support on own area of responsibility where applicable.
• Support training and induction of staff.
• Supervises team on their day to day activities
• Participate in the recruitment processes

 Information Management 

• Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas of portfolio and present findings in an agreed manner.
• Develop and maintain databases required for the role and/or department programme.
• Maintain administrative and information resources.
• Contribute to effective information management within the team.

Research and Development

• Undertake auditing of projects, services and initiatives.
• Carry out web based and publications research.
• Actively supports and contributes to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of performance.

 Planning and Organisation

• Support implementation of project, service, initiative through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team.

• Plan and organise meetings or events and assist in the diary management requirements of individuals in connection with portfolio of work.

Policy and Service Development

• Propose changes to own project, service, and initiative work, informing policy and making recommendations for more effective delivery.

• Contribute to the review and development of existing project information management systems and contribute to the development of an integrated approach to project management.
• Authorised signatory for travel arrangements and meeting expenses.

Key Job Specifics and Responsibilities

Improving quality and outcomes

• To provide effective financial support and advice to managers in the local area which supports the delivery of national and local priorities and outcomes both in the short and long term.
• To work collaboratively across Lancashire & South Cumbria ICS.

Enabling patient and public involvement

• To act as a champion for patients and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision-making of Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS.
• To ensure all public and patient contact with the office is of the highest professional standard.
• To embed patient and public involvement within the ICB at all levels of decision making.

Promoting equality and reducing inequalities

• To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality.
• To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.

 Partnership and cross boundary working

• To provide cross cover for colleagues as appropriate e.g. to cover sickness and holidays
• To work in partnership with others and as part of cross directorate teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Leadership for transformational change

• To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes. Embedding this approach across the Directorate.

Developing an excellent organisation

• To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff within the department.
• To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the department.

 General Duties

• Act corporately as a member of the ICBs operational finance team and to take a shared responsibility for the development of strategy, effectiveness, values and the culture of the directorate across the full range of its responsibilities and services. Taking responsibility for delivery and implementation where required.
• Attendance at meetings in own right and deputise for the finance officer as required.
• Contribute to the development and embedding of the vision, aims and business objectives of the ICB.
• Ensure that the organisation values diversity and promotes equality and inclusivity in all aspects of their business

The main duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and the post holder expected to take on other responsibilities or specific tasks as required as requested

Further, over time it is likely the remit and requirements of the role will evolve, and the post holder will be required to adjust their working approach and style to accommodate this with the full support of line managers.