Job Description

Job Introduction

This starting salary for this role is 45,680 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week and is offered as a 12 months fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.

We are looking for 3 Project Managers to join our Childrens, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate supporting with focused projects and programmes of work that will transform our children's social care services. One will support our Capital Programmes, one will support Directorate efficiencies and another will support projects in our Family, Resilience and Safeguarding Service.


We offer hybrid working with an expectation that at least two days per week will be spent in locations across Surrey. This includes one day a week with the team in who are based in our Woking office, with another spent in Surrey dependent on business requirements. You must be both willing and able to travel for meetings when required.

Rewards and Benefits:

26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave

About Us:

Our guiding principle, 'No One Left Behind', is at the heart of everything we do in Surrey. It shapes our priority objectives and the way we deliver services. The Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate is committed to investing in internal transformation teams. These teams are crucial in driving high-impact changes in Children's Social Care and Additional Needs and Disabilities. They will also spearhead various projects aimed at improving service delivery and efficiency, ensuring we stay true to our guiding principle.


The transformation teams are dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for children in Surrey. By partnering with, challenging, and supporting our stakeholders, we strive to achieve better outcomes for children and young people, against a challenging financial context.


We are looking for Project Managers experienced in delivering complex, multifaceted transformation in a Local Government setting with direct or transferable experience of working in Children's Social Care.


Our Children's Social Care programme will support the Corporate Parenting and Family Resilience and Safeguarding teams to deliver interventions at the earliest opportunity, working with our partners to ensure that we support families to prevent the escalation of need. For children that do come into our care, our focus is for children to be placed within 20 miles of Surrey to increase their opportunities for improved outcomes through building our own in house residential and fostering provision.

About the Role:

As a project manager you will manage and deliver key projects that drive the transformation of services and processes across Surrey County Council's Children, Families & Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate. Working closely with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the Council's strategic transformation objectives.


You will oversee project planning, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives. Driving continuous improvement and fostering collaboration to contribute to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of Council services, contributing to the Council's transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. You will really be able to thrive in this role if you have any knowledge or understanding of local government Children's Services or an equivalent sector and the challenges they face.

Shortlisting Criteria:

To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to our application questions below will clearly evidence:

A relevant project management qualification (Prince2, APM, MSP) or equivalent experience. Experience of leading and implementing a range of projects and seeing these through to successful completion. Proven problem solving skills, and the ability to exercise high levels of initiative to devise and implement workable solutions Demonstrable leadership qualities, including excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills Ability to carry out reviews of major functions or processes and work flexibly to meet changing demands and priorities Experience of collaborative working with a range of stakeholder

In support of your application please submit your CV and answer our application questions, you will not be required to upload a personal statement.

Contact Details:

For an informal discussion about this role please email Hayley.Maspero@surreycc.gov.uk Please contact us for any questions relating to role requirements, flexible working requests, transferable skills or barriers to employment.


The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the

29th of June 2025.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorgnisation (LGR):

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.


Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.


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!


Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Values:

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.


Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment:

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.


We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.