Senior Transformation Project Manager
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,422.00 to £56,553.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 548 |
Summary
This high-impact role places you at the forefront of the London Borough of Bexley’s most complex, cross-cutting transformation projects. You will take full, end-to-end accountability for project success, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. The focus is firmly on outcomes, securing significant financial savings and measurable service improvements for Bexley’s residents.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and strong judgment, proactively managing risks and issues to maintain delivery momentum. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Council’s approach to change, informing strategic decisions on resource allocation and project prioritisation, while acting as a trusted advisor to troubleshoot key challenges and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
We are recruiting three Senior Transformation Project Managers with proven experience in managing and delivering large-scale, complex transformation projects.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a deep understanding of project and change management methodologies, applying robust techniques and governance frameworks, including benefits realisation and risk/issue management.
Demonstrate extensive experience influencing and securing buy-in from senior leaders and diverse stakeholders, using excellent communication skills to navigate a highly political environment and build trust.
Be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision, showing resilience under pressure and championing best practice methodologies.
Recruitment Details
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 16 December and Wednesday 17 December.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Using AI in Your Application
We recognise that AI tools may be helpful when preparing your application. However, it’s important to use them responsibly. Your submission must reflect your own experience and ideas. Plagiarism, including copying content from online sources or using AI-generated material without personal input, may result in your application being withdrawn.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and strong judgment, proactively managing risks and issues to maintain delivery momentum. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Council’s approach to change, informing strategic decisions on resource allocation and project prioritisation, while acting as a trusted advisor to troubleshoot key challenges and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
We are recruiting three Senior Transformation Project Managers with proven experience in managing and delivering large-scale, complex transformation projects.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a deep understanding of project and change management methodologies, applying robust techniques and governance frameworks, including benefits realisation and risk/issue management.
Demonstrate extensive experience influencing and securing buy-in from senior leaders and diverse stakeholders, using excellent communication skills to navigate a highly political environment and build trust.
Be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision, showing resilience under pressure and championing best practice methodologies.
Recruitment Details
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 16 December and Wednesday 17 December.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Using AI in Your Application
We recognise that AI tools may be helpful when preparing your application. However, it’s important to use them responsibly. Your submission must reflect your own experience and ideas. Plagiarism, including copying content from online sources or using AI-generated material without personal input, may result in your application being withdrawn.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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