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We are working with a local authority to appoint an experienced and driven Project Lead to deliver a key strand of their transformation programme focused on enhancing workplace accessibility and resident engagement. This role will take the lead in shaping and delivering a central town centre hub that enables co-located service delivery, improved public access, and greater integration with partner agencies.

The post holder will engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation and externally to develop a strategic plan for hub delivery, ensuring the physical space, service integration and resident access are optimised. This is a hands-on, senior-level project role requiring political awareness, strong programme delivery expertise and a deep understanding of community-based service models.

The Role
·Lead the scoping, development and delivery of a town centre hub located within the council's main office
·Work with Directors and Heads of Service to identify appropriate services for co-location and define accommodation needs
·Engage with partner agencies to explore integrated delivery opportunities
·Create a robust delivery plan including stakeholder engagement strategies, service requirement analysis, and project documentation
·Oversee project governance, progress reporting, risk management and milestone delivery
·Liaise with internal departments including Housing, Transformation, Asset Management, and Construction to ensure feasibility and alignment
·Ensure resident needs and experiences are at the heart of decision-making
·Provide strategic leadership on additional workstreams within the wider Workplace & Resident Access Strategy
·Align hub planning with the council's integrated community hubs model for satellite locations

Key Requirements
·Substantial experience delivering high-profile transformation or capital projects within local government or a comparable public setting
·Strong knowledge of workplace design, service co-location, and resident access models
·Proven ability to engage at senior levels and work across multi-disciplinary teams
·Skilled in stakeholder management, including negotiation and influencing in politically sensitive environments
·Demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities
·Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner preferred; exceptional equivalent experience will be considered
·Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce and present high-quality reports and recommendations
·Experience of applying a resident-first approach in service design and delivery
·High levels of creativity, initiative, and problem-solving in a fast-moving environment

How to Apply
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Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from transformation and project professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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