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Project Manager

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 05 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog: £40,174 i £48,731 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: (up to £49,758 for exceptional performance once in post)
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 28 Rhagfyr 2025
Lleoliad: SO43 7PA
Gweithio o bell: Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos
Cwmni: New Forest District Council
Math o swydd: Parhaol
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Do you want to lead exciting and rewarding projects that make a real difference?

Are you ambitious and determined to deliver high-quality, efficient services designed around the customer?

Are you passionate about enabling and sustaining change?

Exciting times for us here at New Forest District Council as we deliver on a high-profile and ambitious transformation programme to improve services for our residents, businesses, visitors, and staff. We are building a new team to take us on this journey with an underlying culture of challenge and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a Project Manager who wants to be involved in significant change—leading projects that reshape services, increase efficiency, and improve value for our customers as part of Future New Forest.

About you

Committed to the highest standards in project delivery and continuous improvement.
Highly motivated, positive, and ambitious to develop through this career-graded role.
Strong project management skills with experience in planning, managing, and delivering projects within agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.
Proven ability to build strong and effective relationships across departments and with stakeholders, enabling buy-in through a collaborative and engaging approach.
Skilled in problem-solving, risk management, and using data to inform decisions.

The role

As our Project Manager, you will:

Lead and manage specific projects aimed at improving and reshaping business processes.
Develop and maintain project documentation including plans, risk registers, and reports.
Work collaboratively with internal teams, senior managers, and external partners.
Monitor budgets and resources, ensuring efficient use and adherence to financial controls.
Identify and manage risks and issues proactively.
Support the identification and tracking of project benefits.
Contribute to the development of PMO processes and best practices.

This is a career-graded role, and we will support you in your development to progress through the grades.

What’s in it for you?

£40,174 - £48,731 per annum (up to £49,758 for exceptional performance once in post)
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.  
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision 
Hybrid Working 
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants 
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories 
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees). 

Why New Forest?

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.    

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.  We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance.  We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be. 

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)    

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.   

To view full details and the job description, please see our candidate pack attached.
For questions or to discuss this opportunity, contact Ingrid.archer@nfdc.gov.uk 

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC   

This post requires a Basic DBS check to be completed.  

If you have the proven experience, passion, and positivity to make a real difference, we may have just the place for you!

Closing Date: 11pm Sunday 28th December 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 12th January 2026

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