Assistant Project Manager - Growth

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Flexible Hours Scheme

Training on the job

Professional Membership Fees

Job summary

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority (SYMCA) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Growth to join our Sheffield Head Office on a hybrid arrangement. You will support the planning and delivery of growth, regeneration, innovation and economic development projects, maintaining governance records and preparing updates for managers and boards.

In this role you will coordinate with colleagues, local authorities and delivery partners, assist with budget monitoring and procurements, and

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting projects, programmes or workstreams in a professional environment.
• Good knowledge of project management principles, tools and processes.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and positive approach to supporting growth, regeneration and economic development in South Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and workstreams across the Growth & Sector Development portfolio.
• Maintain project documentation, performance information, risk registers and governance records to support delivery and decision-making.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations and project updates for managers, boards and stakeholders.
• Work with colleagues, local authorities, businesses and delivery partners to coordinate activity and ensure actions are progressed.
• Support budget monitoring, procurement, contract management and grant administration activities.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, consultation and communication activities that support project delivery.

Skills

Project support

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Growth

Application Deadline: 20 September 2026

Department: Growth, Business and Skills

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Compensation: £35,929 - £38,737 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade 7 – £35,929 to £38,737
• Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working)

South Yorkshire is delivering ambitious programmes that are helping to transform places, unlock investment and create opportunities for communities across the region. From regeneration projects and growth initiatives to innovation and sector development programmes, we're working with partners to deliver real economic impact and shape the future of South Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your project management career while contributing to high-profile programmes that make a visible difference. As an Assistant Project Manager within our Growth & Sector Development team, you'll gain experience working across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting delivery from planning through to completion and helping to ensure programmes achieve their intended outcomes.

Interviews will be held: Tuesday 13th October 2026

About the role

As Assistant Project Manager - Growth, you will provide vital project management and coordination support across a range of growth, regeneration, innovation and economic development projects. Working closely with colleagues, delivery partners and stakeholders, you'll help keep projects on track by managing information, coordinating activity, supporting governance processes and monitoring delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their project management expertise in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

In this role, you will:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and workstreams across the Growth & Sector Development portfolio.
• Maintain project documentation, performance information, risk registers and governance records to support effective delivery and decision-making.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations and project updates for managers, boards and stakeholders.
• Work with colleagues, local authorities, businesses and delivery partners to coordinate activity and ensure actions are progressed.
• Support budget monitoring, procurement, contract management and grant administration activities.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, consultation and communication activities that support successful project delivery.

About you

You will be an organised and motivated individual with a keen interest in project management and a passion for making things happen. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems and coordinating multiple activities at once, while maintaining a strong attention to detail and focus on delivery.

Whether you're already working in project management or looking to build on experience gained in programme support, regeneration, economic development, the public sector or a related field, you'll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for communities and businesses.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of supporting projects, programmes or workstreams within a professional environment.
• Good knowledge of project management principles, tools and processes, with a desire to further develop your skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret information and present it clearly.
• A proactive and positive approach, with a genuine interest in supporting growth, regeneration and economic development across South Yorkshire.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your project management career while contributing to projects that shape the future of South Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

• Holiday Entitlement — From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.