Project Manager - Workspace Transformation

To deliver the vision the One Council Programme (OCP) has been created. The changes the programme will deliver will positively affect everyone in the organisation, they will help unite teams, services, directorates and NNC as a whole to a greater level than has been achieved so far. The programme is a transformative initiative that will guide us in our development as a modern and efficient council, and ensure we stand out as a leader in local government., You will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Workspace Transformation Project. The project is designed to make the best use of our office spaces through redesign and relocation. It will create a fit for purpose, unified and collaborative working environment for everyone. It is driven by the need for modernisation, efficiency, and employee well-being. By aligning with organisational strategies, embracing future ways of work, and prioritising sustainability, we are building a workspace that is not only fit for the present but also prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future. This project contains extensive engagement and consultation, assessment and analysis of the NNC estate, and the design and delivery of building works to meet legal, corporate and communicated business requirements. Due to the size and complexity of the project, various elements will be delivered by existing Operations, I.T, Capital and Assets and Environment Project teams. This role will act as a central point of coordination and understanding.,

• Stakeholder management - Develop effective relationships with stakeholders and partners both internal and external to the Authority.
• Risk & Issue Management - develop, manage and monitor the project risk and issues register ensuring that the risks are costed and mitigated to the lowest possible level that the Authority can accept.
• Strategy - understand, interpret and represent the Authority's One Council Vision and strategy in project decision making
• Project Planning and management - understand all activities, phases, responsibilities and interdependencies and document them in plan to act as a foundation for coordination and management
• Governance - Create and present highlight reports, including risks, issues and mitigations to the One Council Location Board and briefings for the Assistant Director for Assets and Environment
• Driving Delivery - Through the clear communication of expectations, scope, allocation and resources. Where possible facilitate activities to support the various teams in achieving their tasks.
• Leadership - Share the vision, empower the team, encourage collaboration, open communication and learning across the project team
  
  The successful candidate will be agile and flexible enough to adapt ensuring the project has flexibility within its parameters to allow for change should the strategy, regulations or outcome require change during the delivery of the project.
You will be educated to degree level or with equivalent experience and have a relevant project management qualification or equivalent alongside knowledge and experience of managing complex projects. Local authority or public sector experience is key particularly to provide a knowledge of elements such as governance, approvals and procurement processes. Knowledge of the management of construction related projects, office design principles and HR consultation processes are desirable. Experience of a large-scale estate redesign project is ideal.

Since April 2021, when four districts and half of one county council came together to form one of the largest unitary councils in the country, we've been delivering our services and meeting our demands whilst endeavoring to evolve structurally, culturally and technically into our new authority. The One Council Vision and Programme puts a focus on key areas which will complete that work. The challenges we face as a new authority are significant, but they are outweighed by the potential to achieve great things. The One Council approach is about bringing us together to tackle these challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.One Council Vision Establish a cohesive culture and a shared identity for all colleagues working at North Northamptonshire Council. Embarking on a collaborative journey with our staff to shape the future of our authority and our organisational culture. Learning from, but reducing the remaining inherited complexity and diversity of system use, staffing structures, office bases and cultures. This in turn should increase stability (organisational, technical and personal), allow a platform and capacity for more proactive strategic design rather than reactive initiatives, whilst reducing pressures and obstacles, improving job satisfaction for all NNC staff and providing a greater opportunity to focus on delivering value to our customers. The vision and sponsorship by Adele Wylie, Chief Executive, provides an opportunity to build a council that is not only a source of pride for our colleagues but also deliver efficient and effective services for our residents., We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups., Our Values and Behaviours Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our Key Commitments Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council's pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status. We aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we're transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You'll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising that you think! Why choose us? We offer a vibrant working environment with:
• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.