Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager
- Growth

Final date to receive applications: 20 September 2026

Department: Growth, Business and Skills

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Compensation: £35,929 - £38,737 / year

• Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
• Contract:
  Permanent
• Salary:
  Grade 7 – £35,929 to £38,737
• Location:
  Sheffield (Hybrid Working)

South Yorkshire is delivering ambitious programmes that are helping to transform places, unlock investment and create opportunities for communities across the region. From regeneration projects and growth initiatives to innovation and sector development programmes, we're working with partners to deliver real economic impact and shape the future of South Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your project management career while contributing to high-profile programmes that make a visible difference. As an Assistant Project Manager within our Growth & Sector Development team, you'll gain experience working across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting delivery from planning through to completion and helping to ensure programmes achieve their intended outcomes.

Interviews will be held:
Tuesday 13th October 2026

As Assistant Project Manager
- Growth, you will provide vital project management and coordination support across a range of growth, regeneration, innovation and economic development projects. Working closely with colleagues, delivery partners and stakeholders, you'll help keep projects on track by managing information, coordinating activity, supporting governance processes and monitoring delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their project management expertise in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

In this role, you will:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and work streams across the Growth & Sector Development portfolio.
• Maintain project documentation, performance information, risk registers and governance records to support effective delivery and decision-making.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations and project updates for managers, boards and stakeholders.
• Work with colleagues, local authorities, businesses and delivery partners to coordinate activity and ensure actions are progressed.
• Support budget monitoring, procurement, contract management and grant administration activities.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, consultation and communication activities that support successful project delivery.

You will be an organised and motivated individual with a keen interest in project management and a passion for making things happen. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems and coordinating multiple activities at once, while maintaining a strong attention to detail and focus on delivery.

Whether you're already working in project management or looking to build on experience gained in programme support, regeneration, economic development, the public sector or a related field, you'll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for communities and businesses.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of supporting projects, programmes or work streams within a professional environment.
• Good knowledge of project management principles, tools and processes, with a desire to further develop your skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret information and…