Project Manager

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks experienced individuals for project management roles within the Portfolio Management & Transformation function. Candidates should have a recognised project management qualification and substantial experience in managing change. Excellent communication abilities are essential. The role offers benefits such as high annual leave, flexible working, and support for well-being.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Flexi Time Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Employee Wellbeing Support

Training and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading change projects with a well-defined lifecycle.
• Ability to design and implement robust project governance.
• Experience in managing risks and issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and manage the delivery of change projects.
• Develop and share comprehensive project documentation.
• Proactively manage risks and dependencies throughout project cycles.

Skills

Project management qualification in a recognised methodology (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)

Excellent communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders

Experience managing and controlling change in a project environment

Job description

Closing date: 07 September 2025

Derbyshire County Council are looking to recruit a number of roles within our Portfolio Management and Transformation function. We are looking for highly motivated and experienced individuals to effectively manage and help shape our high complex, high risk and high-cost projects within our Portfolio.

At Derbyshire County Council, we’re truly ambitious about building on our success and continuing our journey towards a more modern, innovative and efficient Council. We are focused on delivering services that help create opportunities for our residents and communities, as well as a great place to live and work. We’re committed to improve both our services and our culture to meet our communities’ changing needs within a sustainable financial context.

The Portfolio Management & Transformation function, works alongside our Senior Leaders to provide professional and high-quality project management to our Portfolio of Transformational Change. Do you have the following skills, abilities and qualifications? if so we would welcome your application for consideration:-

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan and manage the delivery of change projects using the agreed lifecycle framework, in accordance with the specified scope, quality, budget, timescale and resource objectives.
• Design and own robust project governance, with clear roles and responsibilities, including sponsor, suppliers, and users, workstream leads; report progress within agreed governance, ensuring visibility on progress against agreed Plan.
• With stakeholders, develop, maintain, manage, and share project documentation including the mandate, PID, business case, project plan, project resource plan, communications plan, RAID log, lessons learned log and the benefits realisation plan to ensure all stakeholders have a clear and consistent understanding of project status.
• Proactively manage risks, issues and dependencies including identification, assessment, and escalation.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Project management qualification in a recognised methodology e.g. PRINCE2, Agile
• Considerable Experience managing and controlling change in a project environment using a range of techniques in line with approved methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders
  
  
  

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more
  
  
  

The above lists are not exhaustive, please look at the attached relevant job and person profile for further detail about the role.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should outline the reasons for your interest and your skills, knowledge, and experience, taking account of the requirements set out in the job and person profile for the role and not exceed more than 2 sides of A4.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with [e-mail]

Provisional Interview Dates: week commencing 15 September 2025

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