Project Manager - TemporaryThis is a Gloucestershire County Council job. GCC invites you to join us in our journey to create great moments for everyone, everyday! Hourly Rate of pay Minimum: £ 22.17 Hourly Rate of pay Maximum: £ 28.06 Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 1st Floor Hours per Week: 37.00 Closing Date: 15/12/2025 Duration: 3 months About the Job This role is based in the Planning, performance and Insight service and working with directorate colleaguesThe post-holder will be responsible for managing projects within the Council’s project management framework, taking responsibility for project governance and deliverables under the direction of the project sponsor. This is what we need you to do... Manage one or more projects through their lifecycle from initiation to delivery of benefits, taking responsibility for planning, developing and implementing the projectProduce robust and detailed project business cases and plans, identifying and agreeing the project scope, deliverables, milestones, risks and benefitsBe responsible for all aspects of project governance, managing gateway approvals, maintaining change control and ensuring that corporate requirements are metManage, facilitate and contribute to the development, design, analysis and appraisal of options in order to help the sponsor determine the best way of achieving the project’s objectivesEnsure that project deliverables are achieved to the agreed specification with regard to time, cost and quality, using creativity and problem solving techniques to overcome obstacles as they ariseOversee delivery of the project, planning and organising work and ensuring that project risks and issues are identified, managed and resolvedProvide matrix management for all staff and resources assigned to the project, including project team members and support services.In addition, at Grade 9, we need you to…Manage projects that are more complex and involve higher risk and provide support for high risk, complex programmesContribute to the design and delivery of Project Management training and the development of the Council’s approach to project and programme managementKeep up to date with legislative and wider changes in service areas relevant to the current portfolio of projects in order to be able to recommend and help to design solutions Be responsible for project communications and stakeholder management, engage with stakeholders to ensure their commitment to the projectReport delivery of the project sponsor and project board, keeping them informed of progress, and escalating issues as appropriate.Prepare routine and bespoke reports as required in order to meet corporate reporting requirementsContribute to the oversight and governance of the wider corporate portfolio, working with colleagues in the Performance & Need Team to ensure that the entire portfolio of programmes and projects is well designed, well governed and effectively managed.Support the development and exchange of best practice with regards to the Council’s project management framework. Monitoring and ongoing development of outcomes As part of the annual appraisal, outcome based targets will be developed in conjunction with the post holder and will supplement this job profile. The job profile will be subject to regular review and the council reserves its right to amend or add to the accountabilities listed. The ideal candidate will have... ExperienceManaging projects Working with senior managers and politiciansPreparing and presenting clear, concise reportsRisk managementSupporting cost/benefit analysis and options appraisalBenefits realisation (including delivery of cashable savings)Experience of working within the public sector (Desirable)Additionally, at Grade 9A track record of consistently and successfully delivering complex projects within the public sector Knowledge, Skills and UnderstandingAble to exercise influence across a range of stakeholders, including managers senior to the post-holderAble to present a well-argued, robust business caseReport writingProblem solvingFacilitation skillsProject management tools and techniquesUnderstanding of the role of local government and its partnersUnderstanding of relevant areas of Council businessResearch and analytical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHave an understanding of technology and the benefits of digital thinking Behavioural attributesCollaborative approachConfident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and determinedGood negotiation skillsAble to work as part of a teamAble to motivate and influence othersSelf-aware and open to learning and developmentWell organised and able to balance competing demands and meet tight deadlines without direct supervisionCustomer focussedCommitment to equality and diversity principle and practice Education & QualificationsEssentialGood levels of numeracy and literacy (evidenced by GCSEs Grade A–C or equivalent)NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalentFormal programme or project management qualification (desirable) Additionally, at Grade 9:Formal programme or project management qualification (essential)Degree or equivalent qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent critical and analytical thinking This role is via the Temporary Staff Service, please click here Temporary Staff Service for more information. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.