Project Manager - Transformation

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our Policy, Performance, and Transformation team. This is a pivotal role in delivering the council’s corporate transformation goals by translating strategic ambitions into actionable project plans that drive measurable outcomes.

You will lead and support the initiation, planning, and delivery of transformation projects, ensuring alignment with the Project Management Office (PMO) framework and corporate priorities. You’ll also play a key role in building consistency in project delivery, providing assurance and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting the delivery of transformation projects
• Leading project initiation and documentation aligned with strategic goals
• Conducting assurance assessments and health checks across the project portfolio
• Advising on risk, compliance, and benefits realisation
• Supporting a community of practice to share learning and promote high standards in project management.

About you:

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced project professional who thrives in a fast-paced, change-driven environment. You will be a confident communicator, a strategic thinker and a collaborative team player who can influence at all levels, ideally with:

• a strong track record in project and/or programme management across the full lifecycle
• a current project management qualification with a degree or equivalent experience
• experience working in or with a PMO, embedding governance, risk and assurance practices
• proven ability to deliver change programmes that impact large groups of staff or customers
• excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including senior leaders and political environments
• strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• knowledge of public services and the transformation challenges they face.

Join us and help shape the future of public services through impactful transformation.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form. The closing date is 9am 15 June 2025 and interviews will be held the week commencing 24 June 2025. However, this is a rolling campaign and we’ll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don’t delay in applying!

For many of our roles (where it is possible) we accommodate a hybrid model of working. We know our people are what make Huntingdonshire District Council great and recognise how important a healthy work–life balance is. Our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely whilst allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.

Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.