Project Implementation Manager – Social Care Capital Programme
Pembrokeshire County Council
Grade 10 | Strategic Commissioning – Social Care & Housing
We are seeking an experienced Project Implementation Manager to lead the delivery of key social care capital projects that will shape services across Pembrokeshire for decades to come.
Based within Strategic Commissioning, this role is central to delivering the Council’s Social Care Strategic Commissioning Plan 2025–2035, working collaboratively with Social Care & Housing colleagues, Professional Construction Services and a wide range of external partners.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference—turning strategic ambition into successful, high‑quality capital outcomes—within a supportive, partnership‑focused organisation.
Why Pembrokeshire?
We are committed to creating the right conditions for sustainable, high‑quality delivery, including:
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A collaborative, partnership‑based working culture
- Meaningful, high‑profile capital projects with real community impact
- Strong professional support within Strategic Commissioning
- Constructive engagement with senior leaders and decision‑makers
- A focus on learning, continuous improvement and professional judgement
- The opportunity to live and work in beautiful Pembrokeshire
What’s on offer
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A competitive Grade 10 salary, reflecting the seniority and impact of the role
- Outstanding work–life balance, with 26 days’ annual leave rising to 31 days, plus Bank Holidays
- The flexibility to shape when and how you work, through agile and flexible working arrangements
- The option to buy additional annual leave, giving you even greater control over your time
- An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, with enhanced employer contributions and the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- A strong focus on wellbeing, supported by a comprehensive range of policies designed to support a healthy, sustainable working life
- A relocation package of up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility), helping you make a smooth move to the area
- The opportunity to lead projects that leave a lasting legacy, improving social care infrastructure and outcomes for communities across Pembrokeshire
- The chance to live and work in one of the UK’s most beautiful places, with stunning coastline, countryside and a genuine sense of community right on your doorstep
About the role
As Project Implementation Manager, you will lead assigned social care capital projects from concept through to completion. You will:
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Manage delivery to agreed objectives, timescales and budgets
- Establish and maintain robust project governance, planning and RAID management frameworks
- Proactively monitor progress, resolve issues and escalate risks as required
- Develop funding applications and business cases using the five‑cases approach
- Matrix‑manage multi‑disciplinary project teams and coordinate internal and external contributors
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders including Health, Housing, regional capital partners, the voluntary sector and Registered Social Landlords
- Report progress and performance to Programme Boards, Directorate Management Teams and Senior Leadership
What we’re looking for
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Degree‑level education or equivalent relevant experience
- PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification
- Proven experience delivering complex capital projects end‑to‑end
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, financial control and reporting
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
- High level of digital competence and experience using project management systems
- Welsh language skills are desirable
We welcome informal conversations about the role, the programme of work, or what it’s like to work within Strategic Commissioning at Pembrokeshire County Council.
Ian Randell - Strategic Commissioning Manager
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 8th July 2026 - County Hall, Haverfordwest
Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.
Employment Checks
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This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
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Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected].
- Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected].
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
