Environmental Services Transformation Project Manager (24 months fixed term contract)
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade I - £50,788 to £54,995 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2025 |
| Location: | Havant, PO9 2AX |
| Company: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 142 |
Summary
Job Advert
Are you looking to utilise your project management skills within a Local Authority to support our organisation’s priorities?
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our exciting programme. This role will deliver the transformation and
delivery of our Environmental Services.
Havant Borough Council serves over 125,000 residents, providing a range of critical services to residents and businesses.
An award-winning authority, in October 2023 the council received the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, in
recognition of its outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.
We work to promote and achieve our corporate priorities
[https://cdn.havant.gov.uk/public/documents/HBC%20Corporate%20Strategy%20Feb2023.pdf]; Wellbeing, Pride in Place and Growth.
Nestled between the Solent coastline and the South Downs, working at the council provides an excellent work/life balance. Whether
working from our excellent office facilities at the Public Service Plaza - conveniently situated within a few minutes’ walk of a
mainline train station, the bustling town centre, and bus station - or making use of our generous flexible working policy, you’ll
find Havant Borough Council a great place to work.
Be a part of something where you can not only make a great difference, but enjoy a wider range of benefits including an excellent
pension scheme, discounted gym membership and volunteer leave.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• £50,788 to £54,995 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
The role
You will be working within our Strategic Services Procurement Programme Team, responsible for delivering a programme of work over
the next two years which will deliver the transformation, and future delivery of our Environmental Services.
What do I need to have?
You will be an experienced project manager who has previously worked within a transformation environment. You will strive to
ensure workstreams within the projects stay on track whilst identifying and resolving project issues, managing expectations and
deadlines effectively.
Your primary responsibility is to drive the successful implementation of the change of the delivery model for the Councils
environmental services.
Some of your key skills and experience:
* Proven skills in all facets of Project Management and Risk Management including Project Planning and Initiation, Stakeholder
Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Performance Monitoring and Reporting,
* Experience working on complex transformation change/improvement, ideally with experience and/or background in environmental
Services (waste, grounds, streetscene)
* Ability to design, develop and maintain technical project documentation in line with business need, working independently and
prioritising your own workload.
* Experience of co-ordinating democratic approval/sign off on project documentation.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
* Ability to react to change and problem solve appropriately.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Nicola Reay, Strategic Programme Manager via email nicola.reay@havant.gov.uk
[nicola.reay@havant.gov.uk]
To Apply
If you have excellent project leadership of multi-disciplined teams, resources, and project initiatives, then you are the kind of
person we want to hear from.
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 4 July 2025 and interviews will be held on Thursday 17 July 2025.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
Are you looking to utilise your project management skills within a Local Authority to support our organisation’s priorities?
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our exciting programme. This role will deliver the transformation and
delivery of our Environmental Services.
Havant Borough Council serves over 125,000 residents, providing a range of critical services to residents and businesses.
An award-winning authority, in October 2023 the council received the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, in
recognition of its outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.
We work to promote and achieve our corporate priorities
[https://cdn.havant.gov.uk/public/documents/HBC%20Corporate%20Strategy%20Feb2023.pdf]; Wellbeing, Pride in Place and Growth.
Nestled between the Solent coastline and the South Downs, working at the council provides an excellent work/life balance. Whether
working from our excellent office facilities at the Public Service Plaza - conveniently situated within a few minutes’ walk of a
mainline train station, the bustling town centre, and bus station - or making use of our generous flexible working policy, you’ll
find Havant Borough Council a great place to work.
Be a part of something where you can not only make a great difference, but enjoy a wider range of benefits including an excellent
pension scheme, discounted gym membership and volunteer leave.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• £50,788 to £54,995 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
The role
You will be working within our Strategic Services Procurement Programme Team, responsible for delivering a programme of work over
the next two years which will deliver the transformation, and future delivery of our Environmental Services.
What do I need to have?
You will be an experienced project manager who has previously worked within a transformation environment. You will strive to
ensure workstreams within the projects stay on track whilst identifying and resolving project issues, managing expectations and
deadlines effectively.
Your primary responsibility is to drive the successful implementation of the change of the delivery model for the Councils
environmental services.
Some of your key skills and experience:
* Proven skills in all facets of Project Management and Risk Management including Project Planning and Initiation, Stakeholder
Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Performance Monitoring and Reporting,
* Experience working on complex transformation change/improvement, ideally with experience and/or background in environmental
Services (waste, grounds, streetscene)
* Ability to design, develop and maintain technical project documentation in line with business need, working independently and
prioritising your own workload.
* Experience of co-ordinating democratic approval/sign off on project documentation.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
* Ability to react to change and problem solve appropriately.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Nicola Reay, Strategic Programme Manager via email nicola.reay@havant.gov.uk
[nicola.reay@havant.gov.uk]
To Apply
If you have excellent project leadership of multi-disciplined teams, resources, and project initiatives, then you are the kind of
person we want to hear from.
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 4 July 2025 and interviews will be held on Thursday 17 July 2025.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
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