Project Manager

Project Manager needed in North London Paying  £397.33 per day ref OR101013

Full time hours on a temporary basis

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of changes to the Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme for 2027/28.

This is a high‑profile policy project with a statutory deadline for adoption by March 2027, involving complex programme planning, public consultation, system implementation and extensive stakeholder engagement. You will play a central role in shaping a flagship policy that directly impacts residents, ensuring the scheme is fair, financially sound and legally robust.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full LCTS policy change programme through to adoption by March 2027
• Develop and manage detailed project plans covering modelling, consultation, reporting, approvals and system delivery
• Coordinate contributions from multiple internal teams and external partners including Policy in Practice (PiP), NEC, Digital/ICT, Communications, Legal, Democratic Services and Finance
• Oversee the commissioning and delivery of scheme modelling and impact assessments
• Lead the preparation and delivery of a 12‑week public consultation, ensuring accessibility, compliance and best practice
• Manage engagement with key stakeholders including senior leadership, elected Members, the GLA and community groups
• Ensure high‑quality reports and supporting analysis are prepared for senior decision‑making forums
• Oversee the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) process and embed findings into final recommendations
• Coordinate system requirements and implementation with NEC to ensure the scheme is technically deliverable within the annual billing cycle
• Manage project governance, risks, documentation and audit trails throughout the programme lifecycle

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

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