Directorate: Chief Executive's Section: local Government Reform Programme Location: Civic Centre Grade: Level 12 (Subject to review) Salary: £45,091 - £48,226 (Subject to review) Hours: 37 – Full Time This is a Fixed term post for 12 months. This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants. About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need. Further information on the Council and our directorates The Role: The role will be part of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent joint PMO, managed by the Stoke on Trent Head of LGR Programme Delivery and based in the Strategy, Economy and Communications Service. The role is a hybrid role, with the Civic Centre in Stoke on Trent as its base, but with flexibility to work from home and a variety of locations across Staffordshire as per the demands of the work. Key Responsibilities: · Lead end-to-end delivery of projects within the Local Government Reform Programme · Design and implement effective change management strategies to support service transformation · Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and buy-in · Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, and governance reporting · Manage stakeholder engagement across internal departments, partner agencies, and external bodies · Support benefits realisation, ensuring changes deliver measurable improvements for residents and services · Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across complex programmes · Facilitate workshops, briefings, and communications to support organisational readiness for change. About You: As a LGR Project and Change Manager, we're looking for someone who brings: · Proven experience in project and change management within local government or the public sector · Strong understanding of organisational transformation and service redesign · Experience working on large-scale, politically sensitive programmes · Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including influencing senior leaders · Ability to manage competing priorities in complex environments · Knowledge of change methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, or similar) desirable PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or equivalent project management qualification (or equivalent experience) What we offer: · A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent · Hybrid and flexible working options · An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme · Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager - Lewis Gabb Lewis.Gabb@stoke.gov.uk Pre-Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include: · Right to Work in the UK · Proof of address · Satisfactory references · Occupational Health Clearance · Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations · DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role) The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.