Project Manager Wellbeing

Lynx Employment Services; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority service provider in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major wellbeing and children's services programme. This role involves coordinating project activities, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring projects meet their milestones. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to improve outcomes for children and families. The position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive hourly rate of £24.46 and a focus on strength-based, collaborative practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within a local authority or similar setting.
• Strong ability to engage with stakeholders and manage project risks effectively.
• Experience in delivering wellbeing and children services projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project activity for wellbeing and children's services.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Manage risks, issues, and milestones for effective delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Job description

Hybrid working 3 days onsite

Contract: 12 / 01 / 2026 to 30 / 03 / 2026

Rate: £24.46 per hour

Basic DBS required

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a major wellbeing and childrens services programme within a local authority setting.

This role will work closely with a Strategic Head of Service and Programme team to support the implementation of new childrens social care reforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and developing practice, supporting improvement activity, and ensuring projects are delivered effectively and on time.

The organisation is ambitious and improvement-focused, with a strong commitment to strength-based, relational and collaborative practice when working with children, young people and their families. The programme is centred on making a meaningful and positive difference to outcomes for children and young people.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating project activity to support the delivery of wellbeing and childrens services initiatives
• Working within a programme framework to plan, manage and deliver projects
• Supporting engagement with senior stakeholders and programme leads
• Managing risks, issues and milestones to ensure successful delivery
• Producing reports, updates and project documentation
• Supp…