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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Newham. Are looking for a Democratic Services Project Manager to join their organisation.

Job Role: Democratic Services Project Manager
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Newham
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC
DBS Required: Basic DBS required
Rate of Pay: £38.76 p/h umbrella inside IR35

Purpose:
Looking for an experienced project manager to support our Democratic Services team.
Working with our dedicated staff you will coordinate several key projects, including:
• Organising the Newham Civic Awards judging and ceremony
• Coordinating induction and training for elected members
• Lead of increasing voter turnout and participatory for the Local and Mayoral Elections in May 2026
• Support to committee services, including helping to organise our Annual Council meeting in May

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder reports to the Head of Policy, Scrutiny and Partnerships.
• The post holder has no line management responsibility but can be expected to lead project teams bringing together people from different services or partners.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Democratic Services Project Manager role or equivalent.
• Candidates should have been trained in the PRINCE2 project management methodology to Practitioner level or similar qualification.
• Experience of successful project management at a senior level in a complex organisational environment

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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