Job Description
This role has a starting salary of £23,571 - £25 587.50 per annum based on a 18 hour working week.
This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027. For SCC permanent team members, this role will be a secondment.
Within our Design and Transformation Service, we have several vacancies for Project Managers, that will work as part of our Delivery team to support the Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation programme - the largest change to the local government landscape in 50 years.
Our Offer to You:
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
This role manages key projects that drive the Council's transformation, ensuring delivery within time, scope, and budget while aligning with strategic priorities. You will work with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to plan projects, manage resources, and implement change for safe, compliant, and efficient unitary authorities. Tracking milestones, you'll report progress, risks, and issues to senior leaders, and proactively address challenges.
The position requires effective stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle and maintaining up-to-date documentation such as plans, schedules, and reports, all in line with programme goals and expected transformative outcomes.
About Us
The design and transformation teams are dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for residents in Surrey. By partnering with, challenging, and supporting our stakeholders, we strive to achieve better outcomes for our residents, against a challenging financial context.
Our Design & Transformation service is a hub of innovation and improvement, driving strategic change across Surrey County Council. The team is structured into three key areas:
- Design -focusing on service and business redesign
- Transformation -delivering change programmes and projects
- Data -enabling evidence-based decision-making
We work in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact transformation initiatives. Our mission is to improve outcomes for residents, enhance efficiency, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence the following skills:
- Solid professional knowledge supported by relevant qualifications and experience.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills across varied environments.
- Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex public sector projects and change initiatives.
- Advanced analytical abilities, using data and judgment to solve problems and improve processes.
- Able to lead confidently, work independently, and collaborate effectively for lasting impact.
- Local Government Reorganisation experience
- Experience working with/in Adult Social Care, Public Health, or Commissioning
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:
- Looking at our advert and considering Surrey County Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind",please tell us what it is about the Project Manager role within the Local Government Reorganisation team that has motivated you to apply?
- Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that will enable you to successfully manage complex change projects and collaborate effectively with senior officers, partners, and stakeholders across Surrey County Council?
- What three qualities do you have that would make you a successful Project Manager, and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability during this significant transformation programme?
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st May 2026 with interviews planned to follow.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Commitment Wording
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
