Project Manager (Programme Governance & Risk Lead, Highways & Transport)

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum + 10% of top of grade for market premia (pro-rata for part-time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type:  Permanent

Closing Date: 7th September 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager within the Transport Projects and Programmes team in the Environment and Transport Department. We are looking for someone to help us to improve the management of the Department’s capital programme, in particular to develop our governance and risk management, and to manage a small sub-team of staff which provides co-ordination and programme management support for the Department.

About the Role

You will have the vision to identify and develop improvement programmes and projects, and the skills to manage and implement them, making a positive difference to the efficiency of our services and therefore for our residents.

You will support the performance management of services and individuals, to drive continuous improvement in the delivery of Departmental and Service outcomes.

You will have experience of supporting a portfolio of projects with a knowledge of project management principles. 

You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with diverse priorities. 

In return, you will get a chance to manage and support exciting and innovative projects that will provide the blueprint for how the department works in the future.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have a degree in an appropriate subject or equivalent, OR demonstrable experience identified with the section below
• Have experience working in a commercial environment in relation to design, management, or administrative processes, and delivering projects and programmes to time, quality and cost.Producing and checking, briefs, specifications and delivery programmes. 
• Have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work within tight timescales and to agreed targets.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, producing and checking, briefs, specifications and delivery programmes and writing reports.
• Be able to build positive relationships across stakeholders, peers and partners, creating open and transparent relationships based on trust.
• Have an understanding of confidentiality and be able to communicate with a range of audiences at all levels.
• Have an understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the benefits that they bring.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Beth Bradshaw - Senior Project Manager

Telephone: +441163058797

Email: [email protected] 

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. 

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. 

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
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