Project Manager - LGR - Essex - £450-£500/day Outside IR35
Posted 5 days ago by Allen Lane Ltd.
£500 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Chelmsford, Essex, UK
Summary: Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a significant Local Government Reorganisation programme, focusing on planning and governance. This high-profile role demands advanced planning expertise and the ability to navigate politically sensitive environments. The position is temporary until March 2026, with a potential for extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex programme plans and stakeholder relationships effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain complex, integrated programme plans using advanced MS Project.
- Manage critical risks and navigate senior stakeholder relationships with confidence.
- Build agile reporting frameworks and governance structures to support executive decision-making.
- Ensure robust business cases and alignment of deliverables to ECC's strategic aims.
- Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring capability matches project requirements.
- Drive effective change management processes and maintain rigorous assurance frameworks.
Key Skills:
- Must have prior experience in Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
- Proven experience managing large-scale projects within complex organisations.
- Expertise in master planning and advanced Microsoft Project skills.
- Strong risk management and senior stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Ability to design governance and agile reporting frameworks for complex change.
- Familiarity with public sector environments and political contexts.
- AMP Practitioner, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications (desirable).
- Experience in local government or large-scale transformation programmes (desirable).
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Chelmsford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Project Manager - Local Government Reorganisation - Essex County Council - £450-£500/day Outside IR35
Essex County Council is driving a landmark Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme following Greater Essex's acceptance onto the Government's devolution priority initiative. We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead critical planning and governance work that will shape the future of local government in Essex. This is a high-profile, politically sensitive role requiring precision, influence, and advanced planning expertise. Please note, this is a temporary assignment until March 2026 with potential extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain complex, integrated programme plans using advanced MS Project.
- Manage critical risks and navigate senior stakeholder relationships with confidence.
- Build agile reporting frameworks and governance structures to support executive decision-making.
- Ensure robust business cases and alignment of deliverables to ECC's strategic aims.
- Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring capability matches project requirements.
- Drive effective change management processes and maintain rigorous assurance frameworks.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Must have prior experience in Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
- Proven experience managing large-scale projects within complex organisations.
- Expertise in master planning and advanced Microsoft Project skills.
- Strong risk management and senior stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Ability to design governance and agile reporting frameworks for complex change.
- Familiarity with public sector environments and political contexts.
Desirable:
- AMP Practitioner, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience in local government or large-scale transformation programmes.
TL;DR
- Job Title: Project Manager - Local Government Reorganisation
- Start Date: ASAP
- Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid)
- Contract Length: Until March 2026 (possible extension)
- Daily Rate: Up to £500
- IR35 Status: Outside