Senior Project Manager

West of England Combined Authorities; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (26 days + bank holidays)

Volunteer leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working model

Hybrid office schedule (2–3 days in)

Reduced bus travel

Job summary

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Corporate PMO) to join the Corporate Portfolio Management Office. You will deliver projects from concept through to closure, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and the Local Growth Strategy.

You will support external partners, maintain governance artefacts, and drive change control to ensure benefits are realised. APM qualification and delivery experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• APM Project Management Qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven track record delivering complex projects from inception to completion.
• Experience working with external partners in a multi‑stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Scope and organise projects across strategy, operations and transformation with delivery focus.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and within scope, realising benefits.
• Maintain project management products: PIDs, risk/issue registers, RACI and business cases.
• Communicate and socialise project implementation across the MCA.
• Complete formal change control processes with auditable records of decisions and impacts.
• Provide governance boards with confidence that projects stay on track and aligned with objectives.

Skills

Project management

APM qualification

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Fixed Term/Full Time - 37 hours per week

Fixed Term until 31st March 2028

Working Hours:

37

Location:

70 Redcliff Street, Bristol

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

Job Category:

Region / Division:

UK Region

Business Unit:

Operations

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager (Corporate PMO) to join the Corporate Portfolio Management Office (PMO). Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Mayor by:

Delivering projects from initial concept through to project closure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and corporate priorities.

Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and within the agreed scope ensuring benefits & outcomes are realised that deliver the Local Growth Strategy.

Supporting programmes of work delivered by external partners ensuring the MCA delivery framework is adhered to.

We’re looking for dynamic, strategic delivery champions who are passionate about driving complex projects and supporting external programmes within a multi-stakeholder environment.

This is a critical time in our transformation and growth journey, and you’ll be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitions by:

Supporting external delivery teams and serving as an advisor to ensure compliance with MCA governance and delivery frameworks.

Developing and maintaining meticulous project management products, including PIDs, risk/issue registers, RACI, and business cases.

Ensuring smooth adoption by effectively communicating and socialising project implementation across the MCA.

Completing formal change control processes, maintaining clear auditable records of decisions, approvals, and impacts.

Providing confidence to governance boards that projects remain on track, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

What you’ll be doing

Are you someone who has the ability to scope and organise projects in a variety of delivery areas (including strategy, operations and transformation) and ultimately always focuses on delivery?

What you’ll bring

You’ll be an experienced Project Manager with at least 2 years of project management experience, holding an APM Project Management Qualification (or equivalent), and a proven track record of delivering complex projects from inception to completion.

We’re particularly interested in people who:

Have experience applying project management tools and techniques to realise agreed organizational benefits.

Demonstrate strong skills in negotiating delivery risks, managing change control, and navigating local government decision‑making protocols.

Can motivate matrix teams, foster collaborative working relationships with external partners, and uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Why choose us?

This team sits at the heart of the MCA, ensuring delivery excellence across a wide range of critical regional initiatives.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference by driving outcomes that deliver for the West of England.

This is a fixed term ending in March 2028.

We will accept part time/job share/ secondment applications for this role.

There’s more role-related formation is in the job description, but if you have any questions for the recruitment team you can contact us on [e-mail] .

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 13th September 2026.

About The Company

Our offer

We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real differenceto the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success byprovidinga diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £52,413 - £55,722. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time . We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allowstowards potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Good Employment Charter https://www.goodemploymentcharter.co.uk/ As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

As part of our commitment to fair and inclusive recruitment, we provide interview questions to all shortlisted candidates in advance/on request.This approach helps ensure everyone candemonstratetheir skills,knowledgeand experience fully, and supports our duties under the Equality Act 2010. You will also be asked follow‑up questions during the interview to explore your responses in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at [e-mail] . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications.

From a recruitment agency?

We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.