Council Project Manager
2–3-Month Contract
2/3 Days on site in Winchester
Outside IR35
Start ASAP.
Your newpany
Localernment in Hampshire is entering a period of significant transformation. As part of a wider reorganisation initiative, this organisation is embarking on aplex and high-impact programme requiring strong leadership, coordination, and delivery focus. With its initial submission to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing andmunities (DLUHC)plete, the next phase involves detailed transition planning and implementation readiness.
Your new role
As the Localernment Reorganisation (LGR) Project Manager, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating a cohesive programme plan from multiple existing strands of work. Reporting to the Head of Programme – Transformation, you’ll lead delivery efforts, manage interdependencies, and ensure robusternance and stakeholder engagement throughout.Key responsibilities include:
1. Developing and maintaining aprehensive programme plan
2. Leading project delivery across departments
3. Managing risks, issues, and benefits realisation
4. Supportingernance and reporting to senior stakeholders
5. Facilitating collaborative working across internal teams and external partners
This is an urgent appointment requiring an immediate start.
What you'll need to succeed
We’re seeking a resilient, strategic professional who thrives inplex and politically sensitive environments. You’ll need:
6. Proven experience managing large-scale transformation projects in localernment or public sector
7. Strong understanding of localernment operations andernance
8. Excellentmunication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills
9. Ability to work at pace and bring clarity, structure, and drive to a multifaceted programme.
10. Confidence to operate across political and professional boundaries
11. Experience producing high-quality reports and managing senior-levelernance
What you'll get in return
12. A high-impact leadership role at a pivotal moment in public sector transformation
13. Opportunity to shape and deliver a major localernment reorganisation programme
14. Collaborative working environment with senior leadership and external partners
15. The chance to make a lasting difference in public service delivery