Digital Programme Manager

Winchester City Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Digital Programme Manager to lead the delivery of digital transformation projects. You will be responsible for enhancing customer experience and enabling a digitally confident workforce. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in digital programme delivery, strong knowledge of digital technologies, and the ability to coach and influence teams. This fixed-term role offers a competitive benefits package including health plans, additional leave, and professional development support.

Benefits

Employer paid health cash plan

Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes

27 days annual leave, rising to 35 days

13 days additional flexi leave

Option to buy additional leave

Free parking at Winchester Park and Ride

Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at major high street brands

Season Ticket loans

Support for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in digital programme delivery within complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies and service standards.
• Inspiring leader who can coach teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive the digital transformation programme to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Act as the technical lead for digital, bridging services and IT.
• Champion Agile and Lean practices, ensuring continuous improvement.

Skills

Digital programme delivery

Digital technologies (cloud, data analytics, AI, CRM)

Agile and Lean practices

Coaching teams

Job description

Overview

Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026

Interview date: TBC

Contract Type: Full Time / Fixed Term (2 years)

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (max 2 sides of A4) explaining how you meet the requirements to [e-mail]

About Us

Winchester City Council is a forward-thinking authority committed to delivering exceptional services and investing in our people. Through our Transformation programme, we are reshaping how we work to meet future challenges and deliver better outcomes for our communities. Digital transformation is at the heart of this journey, and we are also embarking on a significant Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme. This will bring opportunities to modernise services, integrate systems, and create a new digitally empowered organisation that makes it easy for customers to access services online, while ensuring tailored support for those who need it most.

The Role

As Digital Programme Manager, you will turn our Digital Vision and Strategy into reality. You will lead the delivery of a portfolio of digital projects that streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and enable a digitally confident workforce.

• Drive the digital transformation programme, ensuring projects deliver agreed outcomes, benefits, and timelines.
• Act as the technical lead for digital, bridging services and IT infrastructure.
• Support Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) by implementing digital solutions and embedding new ways of working.
• Champion Agile and Lean practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Produce robust business cases with clear ROI and resource implications.
• Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies and best practice.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive experience in digital programme delivery within complex stakeholder environments.
• Brings strong knowledge of digital technologies (cloud, data analytics, AI, CRM) and digital service standards (e.g., GDS principles).
• Is an inspiring leader who can coach teams, influence senior stakeholders, and embed cultural change.
• Demonstrates resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

Benefits

We offer an excellent package of benefits including:

• Employer paid health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 35 days - dependent on length of service
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
• Season Ticket loans
• Excellent working environment
• Support for continuous professional development

If you are passionate about driving digital innovation and want to make a real impact in local government at a pivotal moment for the sector, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of our area.

For an informal discussion, contact Amy Tranah, Corporate Head of Programme – Transformation on 01962 848390 or [e-mail].