Project Manager Level 1

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Style: Hybrid
Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 11.59pm, 28 October 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face **Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply** You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role We are a fast-expanding service and with the increasing complexities of social work, are investing in a Project Manager, who will support Team Managers, Operational Lead and the Service Manager in Service delivery, reducing organisational risk.

The post will work across a number of teams including but not limited to Substance Misuse Team, Entrenched Rough Sleeping Team, Sensory Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to really influence and contribute to strategic conversation, projects and development plans, helping the service to achieve better outcomes for citizens and to enable safe effective service delivery.

Our aim is to continue to embed and improve upon our strength-based practice to enhance the citizen experience and their self-named outcomes. Join this ambitious service, share our vision to Bee the difference.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Sam Jones, Operational Lead,07976811222, [email protected] Pre Employment Checks

• Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance: The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice . We have a policy on the secure handling, storage and use of DBS information, as well as a policy on the recruitment and employment of ex-offenders. Both policies are available on request.
• If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to GOV UK for details for how to obtain your Police check or Certificates of Good Character.
• Casual Car Documentation: The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
• Medical Clearance: Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)

• • Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

  For more information on these checks, please visit checks page.

About the Candidate

The role holder will develop and manage the successful delivery of major work packages, ensuring compliance with the agreed project management methodology.

The role holder will ensure that change is managed effectively by working with project teams and stakeholders within the business.

The role holder will provide professional advice, support and guidance for team members, colleagues and stakeholders to assist in decision making.

About Us

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city. You’ll help improve lives and support our local communities. Working together, we can create better public services for everyone.

Benefits we offer

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service

• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave

• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave

• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles

• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions

• A defined benefit pension scheme

• Enhanced parental and carers leave

• Employee discounts and perks

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Our commitment to inclusion

At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that fully reflects the diversity of our local communities. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from applicants from ethnic minority communities and disabled people, who remain underrepresented in parts of our workforce.

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