Technology Programme Manager

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Excellent local government Pension

Wellbeing helpline

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work

Onsite gym

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Technology Programme Manager for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead a varied change programme, driving delivery that improves council services for residents and colleagues, building momentum, maintaining clear governance, and delivering measurable benefits.

You will collaborate with partners to shape plans, resolve challenges and turn ideas into sustainable improvements, focusing on outcomes, value, and positive experiences for those

Qualifications

• Experience leading a significant programme or portfolio of change, with MSP or equivalent practical experience.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and influence 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.
• Proficient with 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.

Skills

Programme management

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MSP qualification or equivalent

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £54,144 - £59,780 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 25/10/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 713239

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.

This is a rewarding time to join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits, including:

• 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!

Key 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.

Candidate 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.

Our Area
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.

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.

Closing: 11pm, Sunday 25th October 2026
Interviews: TBC

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.

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.