Transformation Project Manager in Oldham

Resources Transformation Project Manager Live Well Programme Ref: Contract: Fixed Term (2 years) Salary: £42,839 - £47,180 per annum (Grade 8) Hours: 36.66 per week Location: Spindles Centre George Street Oldham OL1 1HD Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026 Shortlisting and Interview Dates: TBC.

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for delivering change that improves lives? Oldham Council is looking for a talented and driven Transformation Project Manager to lead the delivery of key projects within the Greater Manchester Live Well Programme - a place-based, preventative approach that puts people and communities at the heart of health and wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of prevention and early intervention in Oldham.

Working at the heart of our Transformation team, and in partnership with colleagues across health, care, and the wider system, you’ll manage complex projects that span services and drive real impact.

Role Overview: You’ll lead and support a range of projects that form part of our Live Well Programme, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget and with a focus on benefits realisation. From building project plans and engaging stakeholders, to identifying risks and driving innovation, this role will put your skills and experience to the test in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A track record of managing and delivering complex transformation projects
• Strong communication and influencing skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience of delivering behavioural and service change in a public sector context
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as AGILE (preferred), PRINCE2 or MSP
• A collaborative mindset, and the ability to turn vision into action

You’ll be part of a passionate and supportive team that is committed to making Oldham a place where people live well for longer.

Why join us?

• Be part of a nationally significant programme improving lives and tackling inequalities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• A supportive and inclusive workplace committed to your development
• Work alongside colleagues who are as ambitious about change as you are

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions.

Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.

Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups.

Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

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Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.