Project Manager (Big Clean) in Sheffield

Application Deadline: 8 February 2026

Department: Policing & Crime

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Compensation: £42,840 - £46,142 / year

Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)

Contract: Fixed Term - 2 years

Salary: £42,840 - £46,142

Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s flagship Big Clean initiative—a Mayoral Manifesto commitment to improve public spaces and strengthen community pride across the region. You’ll drive high-impact projects from concept to completion, working with partners across criminal justice agencies, local authorities, and communities to deliver real, visible change.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal. Interviews will be held Thursday 19th February.

Please note: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised. This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

About the role

The Project Manager plays a key role in delivering the Big Clean programme, overseeing multiple projects and workstreams designed to tackle graffiti, littering and fly-tipping across South Yorkshire.

You will:

• Manage the full lifecycle of each project, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required standards of quality, safety and governance.
• Work collaboratively with partners including Local Authorities, the Probation Service, Police, community groups and internal teams.
• Ensure successful delivery, robust reporting, effective problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee consultation processes, communications activity, data analysis, financial monitoring and independent evaluation of the initiative.
• Support policy development, tender processes and funding bids.

You will be part of a collaborative team that works with Local Authorities, South Yorkshire Police, Community Safety Partnerships, Youth Justice Services and the voluntary sector to deliver a whole system approach to support services.

About you

You will be a confident, organised and motivated professional with a strong track record in project management and stakeholder engagement. You can balance multiple priorities, communicate clearly with a range of audiences, and navigate complex issues with sound judgement. You will be comfortable working proactively, solving problems, organising resources and ensuring governance requirements are met. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and be committed to improving outcomes for communities across South Yorkshire.

Benefits

• All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference.
• Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities.
• Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
• Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part-time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours.
• Rewarding You – Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
• Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.