Project Manager
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 6 hours ago
Grade H | Local Government Reorganisation Programme
Plymouth City Council
Help shape the future of local government for Plymouth and the surrounding area.
Plymouth is entering a defining period in its history. In response to the Government's Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution agenda, Plymouth City Council is working closely with neighbouring authorities and partners to help design and deliver a new authority for Plymouth and the surrounding parishes. Bringing together Plymouth's role as a major economic, cultural and employment centre with the South Hams' distinctive towns, rural communities, natural environment and visitor economy, the ambition is to create a stronger foundation for public services, economic growth and thriving communities across the area.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Project Manager to join our Local Government Reorganisation & Devolution Team and help turn that ambition into reality.
Working closely with colleagues across Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council, South Hams District Council and other partner organisations, you will support the planning and delivery of a new authority that builds on the strengths of both Plymouth and the 13 parishes of the South Hams, while helping to ensure critical services continue to operate effectively throughout the transition.
Why this role matters
The successful candidate will play an important role in helping partners work together to turn ambition into delivery.
Working within the LGR Programme Team, you will manage a portfolio of projects and workstreams, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards. You will help translate strategic decisions into practical delivery plans, while maintaining robust governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement. A key focus of the role will be supporting effective collaboration between organisations and helping ensure a smooth transition that maintains service continuity for residents while the new authority is established.
What You Will Be Doing
As Project Manager, you will:
About You
We are looking for a project professional who combines strong technical project management skills with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
You Will Be Someone Who
What We Can Offer
In return, we can offer the opportunity to be part of a highly motivated and supportive team delivering work of genuine strategic significance.
You will gain experience across a broad range of transformation activities while helping to shape the future of local government and public service delivery in Devon. The programme provides a unique opportunity to work on projects that are politically important, highly visible and impactful for communities across the region.
At Plymouth City Council, we are proud of our ambition, our commitment to improvement and our focus on delivering positive outcomes for residents. We work at pace, support innovation and encourage our people to take ownership and make a difference.
If you are looking for a role that will challenge you, develop you and give you the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant transformation programmes in local government, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of Plymouth and Devon.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.
For more information please contact Ross Jago on Ross.jago@plymouth.gov.uk
Plymouth City Council
Help shape the future of local government for Plymouth and the surrounding area.
Plymouth is entering a defining period in its history. In response to the Government's Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution agenda, Plymouth City Council is working closely with neighbouring authorities and partners to help design and deliver a new authority for Plymouth and the surrounding parishes. Bringing together Plymouth's role as a major economic, cultural and employment centre with the South Hams' distinctive towns, rural communities, natural environment and visitor economy, the ambition is to create a stronger foundation for public services, economic growth and thriving communities across the area.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Project Manager to join our Local Government Reorganisation & Devolution Team and help turn that ambition into reality.
Working closely with colleagues across Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council, South Hams District Council and other partner organisations, you will support the planning and delivery of a new authority that builds on the strengths of both Plymouth and the 13 parishes of the South Hams, while helping to ensure critical services continue to operate effectively throughout the transition.
Why this role matters
The successful candidate will play an important role in helping partners work together to turn ambition into delivery.
Working within the LGR Programme Team, you will manage a portfolio of projects and workstreams, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards. You will help translate strategic decisions into practical delivery plans, while maintaining robust governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement. A key focus of the role will be supporting effective collaboration between organisations and helping ensure a smooth transition that maintains service continuity for residents while the new authority is established.
What You Will Be Doing
As Project Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage complex projects and workstreams from initiation through to implementation.
- Develop and maintain project plans, reporting arrangements and documentation.
- Monitor progress against milestones, budgets, risks and benefits.
- Prepare business cases, reports and briefing materials for governance boards and senior decision-makers.
- Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support programme governance and provide high-quality project management advice.
- Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and issues.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
- Help ensure that programme decisions are informed by accurate information and robust analysis.
- Support continuous improvement and contribute to the development of project management capability across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a project professional who combines strong technical project management skills with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
You Will Be Someone Who
- Has a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
- Can confidently manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Is highly organised, thorough and detail-focused.
- Can analyse information, solve problems and make sound judgements.
- Builds credibility quickly and communicates effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Is comfortable working with senior stakeholders and presenting information clearly.
- Takes ownership, shows initiative and maintains momentum through challenges.
- Understands the importance of governance, assurance and good programme discipline.
- Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting others to achieve shared goals.
What We Can Offer
In return, we can offer the opportunity to be part of a highly motivated and supportive team delivering work of genuine strategic significance.
You will gain experience across a broad range of transformation activities while helping to shape the future of local government and public service delivery in Devon. The programme provides a unique opportunity to work on projects that are politically important, highly visible and impactful for communities across the region.
At Plymouth City Council, we are proud of our ambition, our commitment to improvement and our focus on delivering positive outcomes for residents. We work at pace, support innovation and encourage our people to take ownership and make a difference.
If you are looking for a role that will challenge you, develop you and give you the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant transformation programmes in local government, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of Plymouth and Devon.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.
For more information please contact Ross Jago on Ross.jago@plymouth.gov.uk
