Transformation Project Manager

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Basis Full time

Weston-super-Mare

05/11/2026

Job profile for Transformation Project Manager

Salary Level 9:

- £44,253 - £49,817 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Package Permanent contract - 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service

Job category/type Other Services

Date posted 15/10/2026

Job reference CSDA
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Attachments Transformation Project Manager - CSDA
0250 - Job

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager (Transformation) to join our Commissioning and Transformation Children Services area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic transformation programmes that improve outcomes for children, young people and families, whilst ensuring best value for the organisation.

In this role, you will lead and manage a portfolio of projects and work streams, supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of service improvements and organisational change. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions, provide expert project management support and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope and achieve their intended benefits.

You will be responsible for coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, undertaking detailed analysis and evidence gathering, monitoring progress against agreed objectives and supporting the delivery of strategic priorities. You will also contribute to the development of best practice approaches to programme and project management across the Council, whilst building strong partnerships with internal teams and external agencies. This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence change, support service redesign and make a tangible difference to local communities.

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of transformation and change projects, ensuring agreed outcomes, timescales and benefits are achieved.
• Support the design, development and implementation of service improvement and redesign programmes that improve outcomes for service users and deliver value for money.
• Undertake research, analysis and evaluation to inform project development, implementation and benefits realisation.
• Develop project plans, risk registers, governance arrangements and reporting mechanisms to support effective project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Council, partner agencies, education, health and social care services to support collaborative working and successful delivery.
• Lead and coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring services, partners and communities are involved in shaping change initiatives.
• Prepare reports, business cases and recommendations for senior leaders, boards and partnership groups, presenting complex information clearly and effectively.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and outcomes, identifying risks and taking proactive action to address issues and barriers to delivery.
• Provide professional advice, guidance and support to colleagues on project management methodologies and…