Jobs, fresher vacancy - Project Manager • UK

Company: Brackenberry

UK

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Project Manager, on a 5.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £25.04 - £31.76 per hour Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to join the Families First Programme within Childrens Services at The Royal Borough of Greenwich. The role will focus on supporting workforce planning, change management, and service transformation activities to deliver high-quality reforms in Social Care. Reporting to the Transformation Lead within the Families First Programme Team, the Project Manager will lead on end-to-end project delivery, coordinate with HR on workforce-related activities, and engage stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives. This role requires strong project management expertise, excellent organisational skills, and proven experience working within HR or workforce transformation programmes. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects within the Families First Programme, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and to a high standard.Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk assessments, and communications strategies.Work closely with Corporate HR to support workforce planning, recruitment, restructure, and change management activities.Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across Childrens Services, Corporate HR, and other departments.Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovative approaches to service delivery. Requirements: Proven experience in project management, ideally within public sector or social care environments.Demonstrable experience working on HR-related projects such as workforce planning, restructures, or organisational change.Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.Experience producing clear and concise reports, presentations, and project documentation. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. #RQ1593218