Project Manager | Transformation and Improvement Service

Salary 46142 - 51356 per annum (pay award pending) Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Preston

International Sponsorship this role is NOT open to international sponsorship

Ready to make a real impact in Lancashire
Were looking for a talented forwardthinking Project Manager to join Lancashire County Councils Transformation and Improvement Service a team at the heart of shaping a better future for our residents communities and businesses.

In this role youll be a key player in delivering our strategic change portfolio driving projects that make Lancashire an even better place to live work visit and prosper.

What youll be doing

As one of our Project Managers you will:

• Lead and deliver complex high-profile projects from the ground up ensuring each one is set up for success.
• Partner with Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) to deliver outcomes that are on time on budget and aligned to our strategic objectives.
• Build strong governance frameworks manage risks and keep projects on track with confidence and clarity.
• Bring stakeholders and suppliers together coordinating activity across teams and navigating key dependencies.

What were looking for

Youll thrive in this role if you have:

• Proven experience delivering significant or multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills able to build trust and credibility across a large diverse organisation.
• Strong knowledge of project management approaches (Agile Waterfall or Hybrid) and experience supporting business change.
• The ability to manage budgets resources and risks while always keeping sight of value for money and quality outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and see their work make a visible difference across Lancashire.

If youre driven collaborative and excited by the chance to shape meaningful change wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver the future of services in Lancashire where your contributions truly matter.

Closing Date: 26/07/26Interview Date: w/c 03/08/2026

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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 youve 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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