Council Project Manager

2 Days Old

Council Project Manager

2–3-Month Contract
2/3 Days on site in Winchester
Outside IR35
Start ASAP.

Your newpany

Localernment in Hampshire is entering a period of significant transformation. As part of a wider reorganisation initiative, this organisation is embarking on aplex and high-impact programme requiring strong leadership, coordination, and delivery focus. With its initial submission to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing andmunities (DLUHC)plete, the next phase involves detailed transition planning and implementation readiness.

Your new role

As the Localernment Reorganisation (LGR) Project Manager, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating a cohesive programme plan from multiple existing strands of work. Reporting to the Head of Programme – Transformation, you’ll lead delivery efforts, manage interdependencies, and ensure robusternance and stakeholder engagement throughout.Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and maintaining aprehensive programme plan
  • Leading project delivery across departments
  • Managing risks, issues, and benefits realisation
  • Supportingernance and reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Facilitating collaborative working across internal teams and external partners
    • This is an urgent appointment requiring an immediate start.

    What you'll need to succeed

    We’re seeking a resilient, strategic professional who thrives inplex and politically sensitive environments. You’ll need:
  • Proven experience managing large-scale transformation projects in localernment or public sector
  • Strong understanding of localernment operations andernance
  • Excellentmunication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills
  • Ability to work at pace and bring clarity, structure, and drive to a multifaceted programme.
  • Confidence to operate across political and professional boundaries
  • Experience producing high-quality reports and managing senior-levelernance

    • What you'll get in return

  • A high-impact leadership role at a pivotal moment in public sector transformation
  • Opportunity to shape and deliver a major localernment reorganisation programme
  • Collaborative working environment with senior leadership and external partners
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in public service delivery
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    Location:
    Winchester
    Job Type:
    FullTime