IT Project Manager - Braintree District Council

Essex County Council; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks an IT Project Manager for a part-time, temporary role in Essex. The successful candidate will manage IT projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee risk management. This role requires local government experience and commitment to data protection and cybersecurity standards. The position involves working on-site 2 days per week with an immediate start and a competitive pay rate of up to £350 per day depending on experience, with a contract lasting for 2-3 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading IT projects within Local Government contexts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects.
• Manage budgets, procurement processes, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure projects adhere to data protection and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

IT project management

Cross-functional team coordination

Budget management

Risk management

Knowledge of GDPR

Job description

IT Project Manager - Braintree District Council

Temporary, Part-Time

3 days per week

2-3 Months Contract

Up to £350.00 Umbrella per day dependant on experience.

Immediate Start

Closing Date: Monay 8th December 2025

Interviews: Thursday 11th December 2025

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree District Council in recruiting an IT Project Manager on a part‑time, temporary basis.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to be on‑site 2 days per week.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and project documentation including highlight reports, exception reports and change controls
• Manage budgets, procurement processes, supplier and stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including technical staff, stakeholders, and external partners, to ensure successful project outcomes
• Oversee risk management, change control, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure projects adhere to data protection, cybersecurity, and GDPR requirements
• Local government experience

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post please email [e-mail]