Project Manager

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Volunteer leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid work

Salary range

Job summary

West of England Combined Authority is seeking a experienced Project Manager to deliver complex programmes across strategy, operations and transformation. You will scope, plan and govern multi‑stakeholder initiatives, ensuring on‑time delivery, budget adherence and realised benefits aligned to the Local Growth Strategy.

You’ll work in a hybrid environment with colleagues across external partners, and you’ll be supported by a Resourcing Team through the recruitment process, with accessibility

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from initial concept through to closure, aligning with strategic priorities.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with realised benefits for the Local Growth Strategy.
• Support external partners and MCA governance to ensure compliant delivery frameworks.
• Develop and maintain project management artefacts (PIDs, risk/issue registers, RACI, business cases).
• Communicate effectively to ensure smooth adoption and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Education

APM Project Management Qualification

Job description

We’re looking for dynamic, strategic delivery champions who are passionate about driving complex projects and supporting external programmes within a multi-stakeholder environment. This is a critical time in our transformation and growth journey, and you’ll be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitions by:

• Delivering projects from initial concept through to project closure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and corporate priorities.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and within the agreed scope ensuring benefits & outcomes are realised that deliver the Local Growth Strategy.
• Supporting programmes of work delivered by external partners ensuring the MCA delivery framework is adhered to.
• Supporting external delivery teams and serving as an advisor to ensure compliance with MCA governance and delivery frameworks.
• Developing and maintaining meticulous project management products, including PIDs, risk/issue registers, RACI, and business cases.
• Ensuring smooth adoption by effectively communicating and socialising project implementation across the MCA.
• Completing formal change control processes, maintaining clear auditable records of decisions, approvals, and impacts.
• Providing confidence to governance boards that projects remain on track, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

What you’ll be doing Are you someone who has the ability to scope and organise projects in a variety of delivery areas (including strategy, operations and transformation) and ultimately always focuses on delivery? This team sits at the heart of the MCA, ensuring delivery excellence across a wide range of critical regional initiatives.

As part of our commitment to fair and inclusive recruitment, we provide interview questions to all shortlisted candidates in advance/on request. This approach helps ensure everyone can demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience fully, and supports our duties under the Equality Act 2010. You will also be asked follow‑up questions during the interview to explore your responses in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at [e-mail]. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

You’ll be an experienced Project Manager with at least 2 years of project management experience, holding an APM Project Management Qualification (or equivalent), and a proven track record of delivering complex projects from inception to completion.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England, The salary for this role is £52,413 - £55,722. This is the full‑time equivalent salary, and will be pro‑rata for part‑time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year‑on‑year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.