Project Manager
Bradford City Council
Job Introduction
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven HR Project Manager to join our Improvement Portfolio, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-impact transformation across the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead complex HR and organisational change initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to our wider strategic ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of HR projects within the Improvement Portfolio
• Manage multiple workstreams across areas such as workforce transformation, pay modernisation, HR systems, and service redesign
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, governance, and reporting frameworks
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and commitment
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, driving proactive mitigation
• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, IT, and operational teams
• Ensure benefits realisation is clearly defined, tracked, and achieved
About You
You will bring a strong track record of delivering complex HR or organisational change projects in large or complex environments.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• An experienced Project Manager (PRINCE2, APM, Agile or equivalent)
• Confident operating at pace within transformation and improvement programmes
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels
• Commercially aware, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes
• Highly organised, with strong planning and governance expertise
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• Experience of working within HR transformation, pay and rewards, workforce modernisation, or system implementation will be highly advantageous.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to bold, brilliant, and balanced transformation across our People agenda. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact, shaping how we deliver services, support our workforce, and drive sustainable improvement.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, but you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Suzi Hughes, HR Improvement Portfolio Lead: suzi.hughes@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
