Assistant Project Manager – LGR Full Time

Directorate: Chief Executives: Strategy, Communications and Economy

Section: LGR Transformation Programme

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 10

Salary: £39,152 – £41,771 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: There are 2 full-time fixed term posts available for 12 months.

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:

The role will be part of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent joint PMO, managed by an LGR Programme Manager and based in the Strategy, Economy and Communications Service. The role is a hybrid role, with the Civic Centre in Stoke on Trent as its base, but with flexibility to work from home and a variety of locations across Staffordshire as per the demands of the work.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of projects within the Local Government Reform Programme
• Assist with programme governance, reporting, and risk management processes
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Maintain project documentation, action logs, and programme schedules
• Monitor project progress and support the tracking of milestones and deliverables
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing papers for senior managers and boards
• Support communication and engagement activities across programme workstreams
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to support programme outcomes
• Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with programme management processes

About You:

• Experience supporting projects or programmes in a professional environment
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A desire to learn and an enquiring mind
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience preparing reports and maintaining project documentation
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work

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.