Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 pro-rata, per annum

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid working)

Hours per week: 37 (Part-time up to 30 hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 3 August 2026

Interview Date: w/c 10 or 17 August 2026

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

Joining our Adults’ and Children’s Services Transformation Team, as a Project Manager
, you'll lead and deliver high-profile transformational programmes and initiatives that improve services and outcomes for our communities. Our Project Managers may be assigned to lead any workstream, project, or programme identified as a priority by the directorate or wider organisation.

• Lead and manage strategic projects and programmes across the directorate, delivering structured change using recognised project management methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support workstream leads and maintain robust project controls, including RAID logs, resource tracking, and cost monitoring.
• Prepare and lead project boards and team meetings, producing high-quality reports and presentations to communicate progress and outcomes.
• Develop and oversee implementation plans, including PID reviews and performance modelling.
• Collaborate with other project teams to identify dependencies, share resources, and drive efficiencies.

• Strong understanding of change management, service design, and process improvement.
• Proven project or programme delivery experience working in complex environments and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead change and help people adapt to new ways of working.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and digital skills.
• A positive, self-motivated attitude and commitment to organisational values.
• A professional qualification in business or project management, or equivalent experience.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Project Manager role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.
Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment committed to making a positive impact.
• Benefit from supportive development opportunities that enhance your skills and knowledge and support your career progression.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note:
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include:
Change and Transformation Manager, Business Transformation Manager, Project Delivery Manager, Strategic Projects Manager, Project Portfolio Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Implementation Manager

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services,
references will be requested prior to interview.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.