Project Manager

North Yorkshire Council; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local government organization seeks a Project Manager to lead project planning and implementation in various sectors, including housing and technology. The role involves managing project deliverables on time and within budget while working collaboratively with stakeholders. This hybrid position provides strong career development opportunities and competitive benefits such as generous holidays and a local government pension scheme. Candidates are encouraged regardless of their background, as diversity is valued.

Benefits

28-34 days holiday entitlement

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% contribution

Fitness discounts

Lifestyle savings on retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong transferable skills ready to grow in project management.
• Experience or background in project management is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and implementation of designated projects.
• Support the delivery of projects on time, within budget, to quality standards.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks, issues, and changes.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and lead project reviews.
• Assist in managing project budgets and direct multi-skilled teams.

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- L

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Location: 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.

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.

What you can bring

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

• 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 we offer you?

• 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.
• 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.

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 5th 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: 11th January 2026
• Interview: 19th 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.