Project Manager

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Job Description

Salary £43,421 - £48,474 per annum | Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall Preston |

Pay Award Pending

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Lancashire County Council - Now Recruiting

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Project Managers. We're looking for experienced and dynamic people to strengthen the capacity of our Strategic Development Team in the Growth, Environment, Transport and Health Directorate.

You would have a pivotal role in the team using your project management skills to deliver an extensive range of innovative, economic growth, development projects, alongside strategic employment sites and major transport and highway interventions.

Project Manager

Location - Preston, Lancashire. We are currently working with greater flexibility and have a blended approach with attendance at an office base and working from home.

As a key part of our economic plans and strategies, Lancashire has a hugely ambitious investment pipeline of more than £20 billion supporting the long-term delivery of strategic employment sites, transport and digital infrastructure, ensuring residents can access and benefit from the opportunities brought about by investment, economic growth and the productive businesses here in Lancashire.

Our key work programme focuses upon Major Developments, Strategic Transport and Infrastructure programmes and significant projects that will shape and transform the county's identity for many years to come.

We're supporting and/or delivering a range of major and digital infrastructure projects, local town and city regeneration plans, four enterprise zones and the National Cyber Force's future location in Lancashire.

We're currently on site delivering the internationally significant Samlesbury Enterprise Zone and the new Farington Cricket Facility, which will become the second home to Lancashire Cricket.

We'll also be delivering the Lancashire Central mixed-use site and enabling the Eden Project Morecambe project among many others.

As part of a broader organisation approach, the team is also delivering major programmes such as the Lancashire Economic Recovery Growth Fund, the Lancashire Levelling Up Investment Fund, the Infrastructure Plan and where relevant other sources of financial support to assist a range of other immediate and pipeline activity across the county. Our activity is facilitated by feasibility studies, masterplans, funding bids and planning to aid strategic activity. To find out more about our Strategic Development careers click here - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/jobs/major-projects/

What we are looking for:

A Project Manager with a significant level of public and/or private sector experience in the delivery of a range of Growth and Regeneration programmes, projects and initiatives within a commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, delivery, and management of the county council's strategic economic development priorities.
• Working with a range of multi-disciplinary project teams with LCC staff, consultants, technical professionals and stakeholders within the public and private sector.
• Attend, in a supporting capacity, relevant committees, boards, technical and commercial groups and partnerships.
• Manage, organise and support the delivery of a range of projects, priorities and improvements.

Why join us...

Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love; with up to 32 days annual leave, plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too. We have a great Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, plus a generous Local Authority Pension is available. An employee benefits platform provides numerous discounts, from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods and cars.

Development: We'll provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us from induction through to ongoing personal and professional development. There will be opportunities for career progression both vertically and also into other areas of the organisation. There will be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager, as well as peer support from those within the wider team.

Inclusivity: We don't have a "one size fits all" approach. We embrace diversity including around personal and family requirements, so appreciate that you might want to work from home when you can, your hours may vary or change. For us, delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock.

How to apply...

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat. Email Steve.Burns@lancashire.gov.uk or Chris.Dyson@lancashire.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time for a discussion.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your CV and supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024 Interviews: Week commencing 10th June 2024

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.

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