Shape the future of local government. Deliver change that makes a difference.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering our flagship Powering Our Future programme. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a portfolio of complex, large-scale transformation projects and programmes that will reshape services, improve outcomes for residents and help deliver the Councils strategic ambitions.
Working closely with senior leaders, elected members, partners and communities, you will lead high-profile corporate change initiatives, driving innovation, improving efficiency and ensuring projects are delivered successfully to time, cost and quality standards.
What youll be doing
- Leading a portfolio of complex, large-scale cross-Council programmes and projects.
- Managing multi-disciplinary teams and supporting colleagues through change.
- Developing business cases and shaping future service delivery models.
- Driving strategic transformation, service improvement and innovation across the organisation.
- Managing risks, budgets, resources, interdependencies and benefits realisation.
- Influencing and advising senior leaders, boards and elected members on key transformation priorities.
About you
Youll be an accomplished project or programme professional with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale transformation programmes in a public sector or similarly complex environment. You will have outstanding stakeholder management skills, experience of leading organisation-wide change and the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
You will bring:
- Significant experience of successfully delivering major programmes and projects.
- Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills. Experience of managing change across diverse stakeholder groups.
- A degree, relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of project and change methodologies such as PRINCE2, Lean or Six Sigma.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great services are delivered by great people. Thats why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £53,460
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years service, plus bank holidays. Additional leave can also be purchased through our flexible leave scheme.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UKs leading public sector pension schemes, with options to enhance your retirement planning.
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits, including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy services, and discounts with major high street and online retailers.
Want to find out more?
If youre interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, wed be delighted to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Wilkinson, Transformation and Change Programme Manager, on 01642 528485 or via email at
[email protected].
We are intending to interview on 9 September 2026 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that were unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your account.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
