Project Manager, Strategy and Transformation

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 01 June 2026
Salary: £41,771 to £48,072 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 June 2026
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Cheshire West and Chester
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 4599

Summary

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to Enabling Great Lives by providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, in our Strategy & Transformation Team to grow our dynamic, solution focused team. So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.

JOB ROLE: Adult Social Care & Health - Project Manager, Strategy & Transformation

DBS Check: No

Working Style: Hybrid

Working Location: Flexible within the Borough

Contact Details: Francis Edwards, Programme Manager, Adult Social Care Strategy & Transformation - Francis.Edwards@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for adults and seeking a working environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement? Then Cheshire West and Chester Council could be the perfect place for you.

We provide high-quality, person-centred social care for adults, but for us it's more than that; we support people to change and enhance their lives every day through the work undertaken by our talented and dedicated teams.

Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you're our kind of person.

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated team player to join our busy Strategy and Transformation Team as a Project Manager. You will play a critical role in managing and delivering complex and significant change projects.

You will have:

Degree plus Prince 2 Foundation or higher
Proven project management experience
Effective communication skills
A commitment to improving service delivery

Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. With our mobile flexible working policy, great annual leave offer, Working Rewards Scheme including, holiday plus, car scheme, childcare scheme etc. you can achieve a good work life balance, creating a happy workforce and helping to maintain good physical and mental health.

Closing date: 19th June 2026

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Degree plus Prince 2 Foundation or higher
Proven project management experience
Effective communication skills
A commitment to improving service delivery

Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
Work with a range of social care teams, partners and other key stakeholders, helping to ensure they deliver the best services possible
Build on your experience of delivering change in complex environments
Enhance your Project Management skills, with access to needs driven training, and a focus on personal development to ensure modern and effective practices are delivered throughout the service.

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