Assistant Project Manager (Digital and Change)

Directorate: Chief Executive's

Section: Transformation and Programme Management

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 10

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term for 2 years

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role:

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of our ambitious Digital Transformation and AI Programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects that will modernise services, improve customer experience, reduce bureaucracy and deliver significant benefits for residents and staff. Working as part of the Transformation Team, you'll support a portfolio of digital, data and AI projects, working closely with our Digital and Change Managers to coordinate activities, monitor progress and help ensure successful delivery. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting complex transformation projects while developing your project management career.

What you'll do:

• Support the delivery of digital transformation and AI projects

• Work alongside Digital and Change Managers to coordinate project activities and change initiatives

• Maintain project plans, risk registers, action logs and programme documentation

• Organise meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Prepare reports, presentations and governance papers

• Track project milestones, benefits and savings

• Support communications, training and change activities to help embed new ways of working

What we're looking for:

• Experience of supporting projects or programmes is essential

• Experience working on digital transformation, technology, data, AI or projects would be advantageous

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams Experience using Microsoft 365 applications and producing high-quality reports and documentation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and support the development of practical solutions

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Joanna Ray, Joanna.Ray@stoke.gov.uk

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK

• Proof of address

• Satisfactory references

• Occupational Health Clearance

• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations

• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

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