6-month Contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the delivery of strategic projects within the Families First in Social Care reforms, with a strong focus on HR and change management. The Project Manager will ensure alignment with Corporate HR processes, support workforce planning and restructuring, and drive successful implementation of programme objectives.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
Facilitate regular project meetings, monitor progress, and provide updates to senior leadership.
Work closely with Corporate HR to support workforce planning, staff engagement, and change management activities related to the Families First Programme.
Ensure HR compliance and best practices are embedded throughout project delivery.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments.
Translate complex project requirements into clear, actionable plans.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience in project management, ideally within HR or change management contexts.
Candidate must have experience managing medium to large-scale projects, ideally within public sector or HR-related environments.
Candidate must have experience in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello).
Candidate must have an understanding of HR principles, policies, and practices.
Experience working in public sector or social care environments is highly desirable.
Strong track record of managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with workforce planning and organisational restructuring processes.

Essential Qualification Required

Degree or equivalent qualification in Project Management, HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) is highly desirable.
Strong proficiency in project management tools and software.

Additional information to note

Working hours: 35 hours per week
The role is hybrid with at least 3 days in the office. This may be more at times in the programme in line with service need. The specific days in may need to be flexible based on service needs (i.e., specific meetings/activities need staff to be on site).
The role closes on 15th Sept 2025, apply ASAP.

Requirements:

Proven experience in project management, ideally within HR or change management contexts.
Experience managing medium to large-scale projects, ideally within public sector or HR-related environments

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