Project Manager - Uttlesford District Council
Temporary Contract up to 24 months
Salary Grade 8 £42,839 rising to £46,142
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st of January 2026
This vacancy is being recruited on behalf of Uttlesford District Council, who will be your employer. To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers
This is an exciting opportunity to join Uttlesford District Council at a pivotal time. As Project Manager, you will manage projects within our Corporate Programme, driving strategic change and delivering outcomes that make a real difference to our residents and communities.
You will ensure robust project infrastructure, governance, and alignment with corporate project and programme practice. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will influence and shape projects that support the Council’s transformation journey and help embed learning and skills across the organisation.
Why Join Us?
- Help form a new team and service: Play a key role in shaping processes and embedding programme and project management across the organisation.
- Broaden your experience of local government: Work on diverse projects that span multiple service areas and priorities.
- Shape and deliver critical projects: Support the organisation as it prepares for Local Government Reorganisation, influencing how services evolve for the future.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced project management professional with:
- Expert knowledge of project and change methodologies
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A track record of delivering projects in complex environments
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Relevant qualifications such as APM Practitioner or Prince2 are desirable, and we welcome candidates who are working towards these or willing to obtain them.
Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Katy Chambers, Head of Transformation and Projects 01799 510488.
To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers
Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 21 January 2026.
CVs will not be accepted.
Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.