Project Manager & Senior Project Officer in Winchester

Job Reference: HCC

Salary Range: £40,643 - £54,423 per annum

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

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours may be considered)

Contract Type: Project Manager - Permanent and Senior Project Officer - Temporary until March 2028

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Interview Date: Project Manager: 9 or 10 September 2026 and Senior Project Officer: 8 September 2026

The Role:

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

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage, or support, 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, or support with, 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.

What we’re looking for:

For the Project Manager role, a project professional who has:

• Strong understanding of change management, service design, and process improvement.
• Proven project or programme delivery experience working in complex environments and managing diverse stakeholders.
• The 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.

For the Senior Project Officer role, a project professional who has:

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A pro-active, solution-focused mindset with a passion for improving public services.
• Experience in supporting project or programme delivery, ideally within health, care, or public sector settings.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to making a positive impact.
• Contribute to some of the most exciting and meaningful work in Adults’ Health and Care.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Benefit from supportive development opportunities that enhance your skills and knowledge and support your career progression.
• 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.

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.

Travel Requirements:

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

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application.

Additional Information:

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries, please contact. For an informal chat about the Project Manager role, please contact Sarah Winning, Programme Manager or Sarah Keeley, Programme Manager. For an informal chat about the Senior Project Officer role, please contact Louise Fagan, Engagement & Information Manager.

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