Corporate PMO Manager

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council's Corporate Resources Directorate is looking for a senior PMO/portfolio governance professional to drive the transformation agenda. The role provides governance, assurance and practical project management support across the Council's Transformation and Improvement portfolios.

You will coordinate corporate reporting and governance activity, maintain records, and help ensure submissions are complete and decision ready.

Responsibilities

• Be at the heart of a transforming Council. This is a key role within the Council's Corporate Programme Management Office (PMO), responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day operation and continued development of the PMO across the Council's Transformation and Improvement portfolios.
• Coordinate governance and portfolio reporting, maintain action and decision records, and ensure submissions are complete and decision ready; enable access to the project management framework, tools and guidance.
• Provide practical PMO advice to Project Managers, Service Leads and Sponsors; help strengthen plans, manage risks and dependencies, and support delivery health checks when needed.
• Aim to deliver a Corporate PMO that balances governance with practical support to improve delivery without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.

Job description

• Directorate: Corporate Resources
• Pay Level: 7, £43,253 - £48,795(fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Basic

The closing date for applications is midnight on 4th October 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 12th October 2026

What you'll be doing:

Be at the heart of a transforming Council. This is a key role within the Council's Corporate Programme Management Office (PMO), responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day operation and continued development of the PMO across the Council's Transformation and Improvement portfolios. You will provide governance, assurance, portfolio reporting, standards and practical project management support across a diverse range of projects and programmes.

You will coordinate corporate reporting and governance activity, including supporting forums such as the Design Authority and Transformation Board, maintaining clear action and decision records, and helping ensure submissions are complete and decision ready. You will make sure colleagues can access and use the Council's project management framework, tools, templates and guidance, and will work closely with the Head of Programmes and Change, the Transformation Delivery Partner and teams across the organisation to build consistent standards and stronger project delivery capability.

You will also work with Project Managers, Service Leads and Sponsors to provide practical PMO advice and support. This will include helping teams strengthen plans, understand risks and dependencies, and improve delivery confidence. Where a project is struggling, you may support a practical health check to help identify what needs to change.

The aim is a Corporate PMO that combines appropriate governance and assurance with practical, proportionate support - helping colleagues to deliver successfully rather than adding unnecessary bureaucracy.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues.

We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months' service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.