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Project Manager | Transformation and Improvement Service - job post

Lancashire County Council
3.6 out of 5 stars
Preston
£46,142 - £51,356 a year - Full-time

Location

Preston

Benefits

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  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Company pension

Full job description

£46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Fixed Term 12 month contract, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston

Are you ready to play a critical role in delivering Lancashire County Council’s strategic change portfolio? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our Transformation and Improvement Service, helping to make Lancashire the best place to live, work, visit, and prosper.

As a Project Manager , you will:

  • Take ownership of complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are set up for success.
  • Work closely with Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) to deliver projects right—on time, within budget, and to agreed standards.
  • Develop governance frameworks, manage risks, and maintain project integrity.
  • Coordinate stakeholders and suppliers, navigating dependencies and critical stage gates.
  • Champion new initiatives and contribute to the development of our Project Portfolio Management Office (PPMO).

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong organisational and project management skills with experience delivering large or multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a complex organisation.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) and business change approaches.
  • Ability to manage budgets, resources, and risks while maintaining focus on quality and value for money.

If you’re ready to take on a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of services in Lancashire—where your work truly matters.

Closing Date: 11/01/2026 Interview Date: w/c 19/01/2026

If you would like more information about this role, please contact David Powell, david.powell@lancashire.gov.uk.

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

  • A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
  • A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
  • Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
  • Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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