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Shape the future of local government. Deliver change that makes a difference.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering our flagship Powering Our Future programme. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a portfolio of complex, large-scale transformation projects and programmes that will reshape services, improve outcomes for residents, and help deliver the Council's strategic ambitions.
What you'll be doing
- Leading a portfolio of complex, large-scale cross-Council programmes and projects.
- Managing multi-disciplinary teams and supporting colleagues through change.
- Developing business cases and shaping future service delivery models.
- Driving strategic transformation, service improvement, and innovation across the organisation.
- Managing risks, budgets, resources, interdependencies, and benefits realisation.
- Influencing and advising senior leaders, boards, and elected members on key transformation priorities.
About You
You’ll be an accomplished project or programme professional with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale transformation programmes in a public sector or similarly complex environment. You will have outstanding stakeholder management skills, experience of leading organisation-wide change, and the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
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You Will Bring
- Significant experience of successfully delivering major programmes and projects.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Experience of managing change across diverse stakeholder groups.
- A degree, relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of project and change methodologies such as PRINCE2, Lean, or Six Sigma.
Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great services are delivered by great people. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued, and supported.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £53,460.
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays. Additional leave can also be purchased through our flexible leave scheme.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's leading public sector pension schemes, with options to enhance your retirement planning.
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits, including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy services, and discounts with major high street and online retailers.
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Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Right to Work
All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles
The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations
Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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