Transformation Project Manager

Project Manager (2 Years - Fixed Term Contract) – Best Start in Life & Family Hubs Programme

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of our Best Start in Life programme, a borough‑wide, partnership‑led transformation focused on improving outcomes for babies, young children and families.

Working within Children’s Services and alongside health, education and voluntary sector partners, the postholder will play a key role in translating the Best Start in Life Strategy into co‑ordinated, high‑quality delivery on the ground.

About the role

You will lead and support projects across the Best Start in Life programme, including Family Hubs, parenting support, early learning, health and SEND pathways, ensuring delivery is outcome‑focused, evidence‑informed and aligned with national expectations.

The role requires strong project management skills, confidence working in a complex partnership environment, and a commitment to improving services for families through early help and prevention.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects and workstreams that support implementation of the Best Start in Life strategy
• Co‑ordinate activity across council services, health partners, education settings and the voluntary and community sector
• Track delivery against agreed milestones, risks, dependencies and benefits, escalating issues where appropriate
• Support co‑production with parents and carers, ensuring family voice informs design and delivery
• Contribute to performance reporting, learning and continuous improvement across the programme
• Support transition from transformation activity into sustainable business‑as‑usual delivery

About you

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing projects in a large, complex organisation, ideally within children’s services, health, education or early help
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience of working across organisational boundaries
• A clear understanding of project delivery, change management and benefits realisation
• The ability to work in a politically sensitive environment, exercising sound judgement and discretion
• A commitment to tackling inequalities and improving outcomes for children and families

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a high‑profile, nationally significant programme that is building on a strong Family Hubs foundation and moving confidently into the Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies phase. You will work with committed partners and make a tangible difference to the lives of families across the borough.

To Apply

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.