Project Manager

About the Opportunity

You will join the newly formed Transformation Management Office in the Economy & Environment team at a pivotal time, helping to deliver the Council’s largest and most ambitious change and improvement programmes. This is a varied and highly visible role where your work will directly support better outcomes for residents and help create a more effective organisation for colleagues. You will gain exposure to senior leaders, complex programmes and modern ways of working, with the opportunity to manage projects in a fast‑moving environment. The role is hybrid, with flexibility shaped around service needs. There is an expectation that you will be on site on average 1-2 days per week. This will mostly be within the Dorchester office at County Hall, Dorset. But may involve attendance at other venues in the Dorset area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects that have a direct impact on residents and staff
• Work closely with Delivery Leads, programme managers and fellow project managers
• Prepare and maintain detailed project plans
• Use digital tools to monitor progress, manage risks and realize benefits
• Produce clear, data‑driven reports to demonstrate progress and impact
• Identify, engage and manage internal stakeholders
• Communicate effectively across a range of audiences
• Lead meetings and workshops to support project delivery

About You

You will:

• Have experience leading and managing projects within a complex organization
• Be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders
• Be comfortable using digital tools such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Excel
• Be organized, proactive and adaptable
• Demonstrate Dorset Council’s values of Respect, Together, Accountability, Openness and Curiosity

Eligibility

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Rick Perry, by emailing rickperry@example.com. We reserve the right to close applications for this vacancy early if a suitable number of candidates apply. Interviews will be held face to face only in Dorchester, Dorset.

Benefits

• Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• Have access to a range of benefits and support
• Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

About Company

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents, work in partnership to make a real difference, value every role and the impact it has on our communities, and support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.