Project Manager

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee transformational projects and deliver high standards of service improvement. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model, balancing remote and on-site work. With a competitive salary and a focus on professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the community.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager in transformational environments.
• Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Innovative and able to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the implementation of transformation activities.
• Coordinate complex change projects from inception to completion.
• Apply business/data analysis to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Business Analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Qualified in Project Management discipline

Job description

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As a Project Manager, you will manage and support the implementation and delivery of the Council’s transformation activities, and other corporate priority and major projects. This role will manage and support some of the Council’s most complex transformational and innovative change projects and programmes of work, from inception to completion, supporting their delivery to time, budget, and to the highest standards.

We are looking for an individual who is:

• An experienced Project Manager who can bring a fusion of project management, change management and business analysis skills to the role
• Qualified in an appropriate Project Management discipline with experience of working on projects or programmes within a transformational environment, preferably within a political context
• Able to apply Business/ Data Analysis approaches to support the delivery of innovative solutions to help us continually improve our services
• A natural collaborator and excellent communicator, with experience of working with a range of stakeholders to deliver change
• A ‘can-do’ person and excited to realise project benefits and create a positive change for our residents and communities
• Able to prioritise their workload and enjoys working within a fast paced, complex environment
• Professionally curious, innovative and creative
• Excited to join us and be part of Lincolnshire County Council and share our values and behaviours

If this describes you, come and join our Transformation Service

About Our Offer

In return we are offering a salary of £33,024 - £36,648, along with a pension and a comprehensive benefits package. We also take your development seriously and will work with you to ensure that the goals of the organisation and yours are at the forefront of your everyday.

Further details can be found here Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

The role is based within our Lincoln site and encompasses a hybrid working model where you will combine working from home with time on site based on the needs of the service.

If this sounds like the role for you, please take a look at the job description and person specification and apply.

Next steps

As this is a CV application, it is imperative that your covering letter clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role (as set out in the Job Description) and what you feel you can bring to this role and the wider County Council.

Applications for this position close on 15 th September and interviews will be held week commencing 30 th September 2024.

Best of luck with your application.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.