Assistant Project Manager – LGR

Job Information

Location: Civic Centre, Stoke‑on‑Trent

Grade: Level 10

Salary: £39,152 – £41,771 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: 2 full‑time fixed‑term posts for 12 months

Open to: Internal and External applicants

The role will be part of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent joint PMO, managed by an LGR Programme Manager and based in the Strategy, Economy and Communications Service. It is a hybrid role based at the Civic Centre in Stoke on Trent, with flexibility to work from home and across Staffordshire as required.

For more information, contact the Recruiting Manager:
Lewis Gabb,

• Support the planning and delivery of projects within the Local Government Reform Programme
• Assist with programme governance, reporting, and risk management processes
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Maintain project documentation, action logs, and programme schedules
• Monitor project progress and support the tracking of milestones and deliverables
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing papers for senior managers and boards
• Support communication and engagement activities across programme work streams
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to support programme outcomes
• Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with programme management processes

• Experience supporting projects or programmes in a professional environment
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A desire to learn and an enquiring mind
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Experience preparing reports and maintaining project documentation
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work

• 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

• 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)

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.