Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623495
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Interview Date: 9 - 10 June 2026

Hampshire County Council Property Services is a significant in-house public service business. We're forward thinking with a national reputation for delivery, design, asset management and construction procurement. We have a vision that will see us working more closely with other public sector partners, and in new, dynamic ways, to ensure genuinely sustainable growth for the future. We are ambitious - which means we can offer enviable career opportunities, training and development, to talented people keen to broaden their horizons and enhance the lives of others. Our team have a progressive approach and mind-set, and we understand how important work-life balance is for our employees. So, you could benefit from family-friendly flexible working while still having a challenging and fulfilling job.

The Role:

This Assistant Project Manager role sits within the Category Development Team in Hampshire County Council Property Services. The team acts as the central point for framework management, supplier and contract engagement, performance insight and external visibility, supporting both internal services and external partners.

The post supports several high profile framework and service areas including the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), Soft Facilities Management, and Construction & Hard Facilities Management.

The role plays an important part in how frameworks and services are presented, understood and engaged with - helping to develop clear, consistent and compelling content, communications and materials that support growth, participation and reputation across the organisation and the wider market.

Southern Construction Framework

• Supporting supplier and market engagement through clear, well structured communications and framework materials
• Contributing to framework visibility, positioning and business development activity
• Helping translate contractor insight into targeted updates, briefings and engagement activity

Soft FM Construction / Hard FM

• Supporting engagement and communications across services such as Cleaning, Waste, Grounds Maintenance and Security
• Coordinating updates, messaging and information for service users
• Supporting the presentation of performance, value and opportunities to service users and internal stakeholders

Construction & Hard FM

• Supporting supplier engagement and communication across multiple construction related frameworks
• Coordinating updates and messaging for opportunities and performance information
• Assisting with engagement activity that strengthens supplier, client and stakeholder relationships

What you'll do:

You'll support a wide range of category planning and framework activities, with a particular focus on engagement, communication and external profile.

The role combines coordination, content development and stakeholder engagement, ensuring information is clear, consistent and accessible to both internal and external audiences.

You'll help shape how frameworks, opportunities and performance are communicated, using a range of formats and channels to support participation, understanding and value.

Key responsibilities include:Framework & Business Support

• Support the day to day operation of frameworks and service categories
• Coordinate information flow between suppliers, clients and internal teams
• Assist with monitoring KPIs, performance data and continuous improvement activity
• Support reporting, dashboards and insight that inform decision making
• Coordinate with corporate teams to plan and deliver communications, updates and engagement activity

Engagement & Business Development

• Help develop and coordinate framework materials, updates and engagement content
• Support the promotion of opportunities, improvements and success stories across appropriate channels
• Ensure messages and information are clear, consistent and aligned across stakeholders
• Support the use of digital platforms to increase awareness and engagement

Industry & Stakeholder Engagement

• Help shape how frameworks and services are represented to the wider market through events, materials and communications
• Support planning and delivery of events, briefings and engagement activity
• Act as a coordination point for external facing communications and updates

What we're looking for:

This role would suit someone with:

• A background or interest in communications, engagement, content, or business development, who enjoys working in a complex, multi stakeholder environment
• Experience developing or coordinating content, communications or engagement materials
• Confidence producing clear, professional written content for different audiences
• Experience using digital platforms (e.g. websites, newsletters, social media or portals) to share updates and promote activity
• An eye for presentation, structure and consistency in documents and materials

Why join us?

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

Additional Information:

Assistant Project Manager Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

James Wright, Senior Project Manager on james.wright@hants.gov.uk

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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