Assistant Project Manager, Northallerton

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Northallerton seeks an Assistant Project Manager for a hybrid position focusing on project delivery and stakeholder engagement. The role offers development opportunities and aims to grow your project management skills. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Interested applicants can apply through the provided link.

Qualifications

• Strong transferable skills ready for career growth in project management.
• Background in project management is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery by managing small projects under senior guidance.
• Contribute to major programmes through coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop project management skills in a structured environment.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Ability to engage key stakeholders

Education

Relevant qualification in project management

Job description

Are you a natural planner and organiser who enjoys working with people and driving change? Join North Yorkshire Council’s Transformation Service and help deliver high-impact projects.

The role is Hybrid working with a combination of home working together with a minimum of 2 days per week in an office base at one of ournewly formed local transformation hubs at Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough and Selby.

About the Role

Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this career-graded role offers real development opportunities and the chance to work on a wide range of projects, from social care and housing to HR, finance, and technology.

The key aspects to this role are:

Entry Level

• Support project deliveryby managing small projects or work packages within larger transformation initiatives, under the guidance of senior managers
• Contribute to major programmesby providing officer-level support across the organisation, ensuring effective coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Develop project management skillsin a structured environment, with opportunities to grow into more autonomous roles as experience increases.

Higher Level additional duties

Progress to higher responsibilityby demonstrating the ability to manage risks, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver work packages with minimal supervision

• Gain experience in resource planning and project governance, aligned with the Portfolio Management Office framework, to support career development within the project management pathway.

If this sounds like something you are interested in being a part of, we would love to hear from you!

What you can bring

We’re looking for individuals with strong transferable skills who are ready to grow their careers in project management.

The key skills you can bring are:

• Communication
• Problem solving
• Ability to engage key stakeholders

A background in project management and a relevant qualification is helpful but not essential as we value potential, passion, and a collaborative mindset.

More information?

Learn more via our Transformation Campaign Page:https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/featured-jobs/transformation-opportunities

We will be hosting an information session about our project management roles for prospective applicants on 29July2025 between 16:00-1700.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from colleagues about what it’s like to work in the Projects and Programmes Team, learn about some of our live projects and ask any questions you may have. Please be aware that this is an open forum, not a confidential environment.

Joining instructions are below.

Click this Link

The session will be recorded. To access the recording and/or for further information about this vacancy or to arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Ken [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 03 August 2025

Interview: Week commencing 11 August 2025

Key Documents:

Job description: Assistant Project Manager (Career Graded).docx
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