Project Implementation Manager (Social Care Capital Programme)

Project Implementation Manager – Social Care Capital Programme

Pembrokeshire County Council

Grade 10 | Strategic Commissioning – Social Care & Housing

We are seeking an experienced Project Implementation Manager to lead the delivery of key social care capital projects that will shape services across Pembrokeshire for decades to come.

Based within Strategic Commissioning, this role is central to delivering the Council’s Social Care Strategic Commissioning Plan 2025–2035, working collaboratively with Social Care & Housing colleagues, Professional Construction Services and a wide range of external partners.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference—turning strategic ambition into successful, high‑quality capital outcomes—within a supportive, partnership‑focused organisation.

Why Pembrokeshire?

We are committed to creating the right conditions for sustainable, high‑quality delivery, including:

• A collaborative, partnership‑based working culture
• Meaningful, high‑profile capital projects with real community impact
• Strong professional support within Strategic Commissioning
• Constructive engagement with senior leaders and decision‑makers
• A focus on learning, continuous improvement and professional judgement
• The opportunity to live and work in beautiful Pembrokeshire

What’s on offer

• A competitive Grade 10 salary, reflecting the seniority and impact of the role
• Outstanding work–life balance, with 26 days’ annual leave rising to 31 days, plus Bank Holidays
• The flexibility to shape when and how you work, through agile and flexible working arrangements
• The option to buy additional annual leave, giving you even greater control over your time
• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, with enhanced employer contributions and the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions

About the role

As Project Implementation Manager, you will lead assigned social care capital projects from concept through to completion. You will:

• Manage delivery to agreed objectives, timescales and budgets
• Establish and maintain robust project governance, planning and RAID management frameworks
• Proactively monitor progress, resolve issues and escalate risks as required
• Develop funding applications and business cases using the five‑cases approach
• Matrix‑manage multi‑disciplinary project teams and coordinate internal and external contributors
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders including Health, Housing, regional capital partners, the voluntary sector and Registered Social Landlords
• Report progress and performance to Programme Boards, Directorate Management Teams and Senior Leadership

What we’re looking for

• Degree‑level education or equivalent relevant experience
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification
• Proven experience delivering complex capital projects end‑to‑end
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, financial control and reporting
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• High level of digital competence and experience using project management systems

We welcome informal conversations about the role, the programme of work, or what it’s like to work within Strategic Commissioning at Pembrokeshire County Council.

Ian Randell - Strategic Commissioning Manager

Contact Details: ian.randell@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday 29^th June 2026

Interviews: Friday 8^th July 2026 - County Hall, Haverfordwest