Technology Programme Manager

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL; Axminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts (local & lifestyle)

Onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Technology Programme Manager to lead a varied change programme within a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will bring teams together, maintain momentum and ensure outcomes are delivered, with flexibility on hours.

The role focuses on delivering value for residents and services while working with partners and colleagues across council services. You may have experience in local government or related sectors, and the role welcomes transferable

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a significant programme or a related portfolio of change.
• Collaborative leadership style and the ability to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and influence people at different levels.
• Ability to organise complex work, make balanced decisions and help others navigate change.
• Understanding of public services or transferable experience from another sector; direct local government experience is helpful but not essential.
• Confidence using everyday workplace tools to plan, communicate and report.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of programmes that improve services across the council.
• Bring together colleagues from different services, helping teams agree priorities, coordinate activity and prepare well for change.
• Keep senior leaders informed about progress, emerging risks and decisions needed, and help teams find practical ways forward.
• Create an inclusive and supportive working environment, motivating and developing colleagues involved in projects and programmes, with line management responsibilities where required.
• Contribute to service planning, performance, quality and financial management, ensuring the programme delivers lasting value.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technology Programme Manager to join our supportive and collaborative team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences they bring. In this role, you will lead a varied programme of change that helps council services work better for residents, colleagues and communities. You will bring people together, maintain momentum and make sure agreed outcomes are delivered. You will work closely with colleagues and partners to shape plans, resolve challenges and turn ideas into practical, sustainable improvements. Your focus will be on clear priorities, meaningful benefits and positive experiences for the people affected by change. You may have gained your experience in local government, another public service, the private or voluntary sector, or through a related change or delivery role. We are looking for someone who can lead a substantial programme, build trusted relationships and support continuous improvement within a clear governance framework. If you meet many, but not every, requirement, we still encourage you to apply-we are interested in your transferable skills, potential and approach as well as your career path to date. We recognise that people balance work with different responsibilities. Although this is a full-time role, we are open to discussing flexible working patterns, including how the hours are arranged and agreed start and finish times, subject to service needs.,

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of programmes that improve services across the council.
• Bring together colleagues from different services, helping teams agree priorities, coordinate activity and prepare well for change.
• Keep senior leaders informed about progress, emerging risks and decisions needed, and help teams find practical ways forward.
• Create an inclusive and supportive working environment, motivating and developing colleagues involved in projects and programmes, with line management responsibilities where required.
• Contribute to service planning, performance, quality and financial management, ensuring the programme delivers lasting value.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Requirements

• Experience of leading a significant programme or a related portfolio of change, with a relevant qualification such as MSP-or equivalent practical experience.
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and influence people at different levels.
• The ability to organise complex work, make balanced decisions and help others navigate change.
• An understanding of public services or transferable experience from another sector; direct local government experience is helpful but not essential.
• Confidence using everyday workplace tools to plan, communicate and report. Specialist technical expertise is not required.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, rising to 36 days after five years of continuous local government service, plus bank holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• And much more!, Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community.

Additional Information

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you would like to use your leadership and relationship-building skills to make a visible difference, we would be pleased to hear from you.