This role is Fixed Term until May 2027

All about the Role 

Peterborough City Council has an ambitious vision to deliver a comprehensive Transformation Programme across all Council services, including playing a key role in supporting the Council's Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This represents a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to large‑scale change that will shape the future design and delivery of local services.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the postholder will be responsible for overseeing, managing and supporting the development and delivery of a portfolio of analytical work, service improvement projects and workstreams within the Council's Transformation Programme, including those critical to LGR delivery. The role requires strong knowledge and experience of programme and delivery management, governance and assurance arrangements, and effective stakeholder engagement. The ability to operate flexibly and confidently within a large‑scale, fast‑paced and evolving transformation environment is essential.

All about You

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual with strong interpersonal skills to join our innovative and high‑performing project management team. You will be organised, resilient and able to work effectively under pressure, contributing positively to a fast‑paced and supportive environment.

You will bring significant experience of project management, including the delivery of complex, large‑scale programmes, alongside strong leadership and influencing skills. You will be confident in applying risk management principles and experienced in working within governance and decision‑making frameworks, particularly within a local authority context.

Experience of supporting or delivering Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programmes would be highly valued and is welcomed, given the Council's ongoing transformation and future ambitions.

All about our Benefits 
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.