Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Working Pattern/ Location: Lincoln - Hybrid
Salary: £47,181 - £52,413 (pay award pending)
Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2026

Transform Lives, Drive Change - Lead Transformation at Lincolnshire County Council

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while making a meaningful impact on your community? Lincolnshire County Council’s Corporate Transformation Service is recruiting, and we’re seeking a passionate and dynamic Senior Project Managers to join our team.

At LCC, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll discover an opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects that shape the future for our residents. Our transformation vision is bold: to drive innovation, implement change, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our community. This includes the delivery of Local Government Reorganisation, within Lincolnshire. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise and ambition will be valued, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the Future: Lead some of the Council’s most complex and impactful transformation projects, from inception to delivery, including the delivery of Local Government Reorganisation for Lincolnshire
• Make a Difference: Your work will directly contribute to improving lives across Lincolnshire.
• Work Flexibly: Thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that values work-life balance.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Drive innovative change and manage transformational projects that matter.
• Fuse project management, change management, and business analysis to deliver exceptional results.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead high-profile initiatives with a clear focus on delivering tangible benefits.

What We’re Looking For

We need an experienced professional who:

• Has a proven track record of leading transformational projects at a senior level.
• Holds a qualification in project management and can confidently apply methodologies like Lean Six Sigma.
• Is a creative problem-solver, innovative thinker, and effective communicator.
• Shares our values and bring a proactive, can-do attitude to their work.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer:

• Competitive Salary: £47,181 - £52,413
• Generous Benefits: Including a local government pension, flexible working, and a first-class development programme tailored to your growth.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a warm welcome, a buddy system, and resources designed to help you succeed.

Ready to Lead the Change?

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026
Assessment Centre and Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2026

For an informal discussion, contact Chris Lunn at [email removed] or Jane Maddison at [email removed]

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [email removed].

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.