Project Manager

North Yorkshire County Council; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Harrogate is seeking a Project Manager to join their Transformation Service. This hybrid role involves planning and delivering high-impact projects while working closely with diverse stakeholders. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage project resources efficiently. Applicants will benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth. Join us to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

28-34 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Fitness discounts

Lifestyle savings

Qualifications

• Strong transferable skills with a willingness to grow in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning and implementation to meet timelines and budget.
• Work with various stakeholders to coordinate resources.
• Monitor progress and manage risks and changes.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Ability to engage key stakeholders

Education

Relevant qualification in project management

Job description

Salary : £38,220- £47,181 per annum

Grade : JK-B

Contract : Permanent

Hours : Full-time

Location : Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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 minimum 2 days per week in an office base at one of our newly formed local transformation hubs at Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough and Selby.

About the Role

The core focus of this job is to manage, with direction, the planning and implementation of designated projects and ensure they are delivered on time and within budget.

This will involve working with a wide variety of stakeholders, coordinating project resources through the delivery stages of agreed projects using the council's established project management methodology.

Postholders at the higher level of this career-graded role will take on more complex and/or higher-priority projects and will operate with greater autonomy.

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;
• Support the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards, using established project management methodologies and documentation practices.
• Monitor project progress, produce regular reports, and proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and changes, escalating when necessary.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and lead project reviews and lessons learned to enhance future project outcomes.
• Assist in managing project budgets, direct multi-skilled teams, and ensure efficient use of resources to meet delivery goals.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and third parties, manage project staff, and foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

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.

What can offer you

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

• Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension : save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 18.1% contribution.
• Fitness & Rewards : Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county.
• Stay on top of your game and save £££.
• Lifestyle Savings : explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers.

Please click our Total Rewards link below to see the full range of benefits available.

More information?

Learn more via our Transformation Campaign Page Click here.

To arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Phillippa Hutchinson at [e-mail]

Please note that due to the Christmas close down, emails will be replied to after the 5 th January 2026.

You may see this role advertised in other locations, you only need to apply once for the location which is most convenient for you!

Key Dates

Closing Date : 11 th January 2026

Interview : 19 th January 2026

Key Documents : Job description

Total Rewards Brochure

NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council's purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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