Project Manager

Job Reference: HCC622714

Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 per annum 

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent  and Temporary positions up to 18 months

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

Interview Date: 10 December 2025

Joining our Adults' and Children's Services Transformation Team, as a Project Manager, you'll lead and deliver high-profile transformational programmes and initiatives that improve services and outcomes for our communities. Our Project Managers may be assigned to lead any workstream, project, or programme identified as a priority by the directorate or wider organisation.

• Lead and manage strategic projects and programmes across the directorate, delivering structured change using recognised project management methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Support workstream leads and maintain robust project controls, including RAID logs, resource tracking, and cost monitoring. 
• Prepare and lead project boards and team meetings, producing high-quality reports and presentations to communicate progress and outcomes. 
• Develop and oversee implementation plans, including PID reviews and performance modelling. 
• Collaborate with other project teams to identify dependencies, share resources, and drive efficiencies.

• Strong understanding of change management, service design, and process improvement.
• Proven project or programme delivery experience working in complex environments and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead change and help people adapt to new ways of working.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and digital skills.
• A positive, self-motivated attitude and commitment to organisational values.
• A professional qualification in business or project management, or equivalent experience.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Project Manager role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment committed to making a positive impact.
• Benefit from supportive development opportunities that enhance your skills and knowledge and support your career progression.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. 
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.   

Applicants can expect to hear from us within one week of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Change and Transformation Manager, Business Transformation Manager, Project Delivery Manager, Strategic Projects Manager, Project Portfolio Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Implementation Manager

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Project Manager Candidate Pack

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

For general enquiries, please contact
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Keeley, Programme Manager on

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

 

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