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Project Manager

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
07/03/2025
Advert End Date:
23/03/2025 23:59
Salary:
£43,693 - £45,718
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Project Management
Vacancy ID:
277290
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
23 Mar
Further Information
  • Are you passionate about transformation and change?
  • Do you want to be involved in shaping and delivering the organisation of the future?
  • Do you have excellent organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven Project Manager to oversee planning, execution and successful completion of projects across the organisation. The ideal candidate will excel at leading teams, managing resources and delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.

 The Powering Our Future programme is a new and ambitious long-term vision for the future of Stockton-on-Tees.
This is a new way of working for the Council which will see us work with our partners and communities to put in place new and innovative approaches. This will allow us focus on early intervention, prevention and efficiency reshaping what we do for the better and in the best interests of our residents.
 
Our mission is to be a bold, brave and innovative Council. Together with our partners we will make sure Stockton-on-Tees is a fair and equal place, where everyone is proud to live and work, where our communities flourish and people feel they belong. We want everyone in our Borough to participate in building a brighter future for all of us. 
 
This role will play a key part in the design and delivery of key projects that form the Council’s Powering our Future Programme.
 
You will oversee multiple projects across various disciplines and manage effective delivery using proven project management tools. This will include management of key milestones, resources, risks/issues, interdependencies, governance arrangements, and where appropriate, stakeholder engagement. 
  
The role will involve being a champion for change, upholding programme standards and methodology at all stages, providing challenge and support at all levels of the organisation.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section. 

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
  • A competitive salary of up to £45,718.
  • 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
  • Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
  • Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jo Wilkinson (Transformation & Change Programme Manager) via email in the first instance joanne.wilkinson@stockton.gov.uk

We are intending to interview on Friday 11 April 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted. 

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.



 
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