Project Manager

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Project Manager to join our motivated Business Change team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.

As the Project Manager, you will be part of the team providing project management services and competencies to support strategic programmes and activity within the Change portfolio.

This role will be responsible for managing projects with processes and procedures that align to our governance framework.

You will be required to work independently and pro-actively leading on the delivery of key Council objectives, managing key stakeholders and delivering high quality outputs and outcomes under little supervision.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: 

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued 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:

• To be responsible for managing projects with processes and procedures that align to our governance framework.
• To work independently and pro-actively leading on the delivery of key Council objectives, managing key stakeholders and delivering high quality outputs and outcomes under little supervision.
• To act as Project Manager specifically for large scale, priority Programmes for WBC to meet its strategic priorities and support our approach. Multi-faceted programmes with key senior stakeholder engagement requiring strong management of plans and milestones, monitoring and action tracking, production of outputs and working at pace.

Candidate requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience with evidence of successful delivery.
• Trained in PRINCE II and / or equivalent project management methodology.
• Educated to degree level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and aptitude).
• Proven ability in managing projects and teams to achieve agreed outputs.
• Ability to work on own initiative, solve problems and take decisions to secure required results.
• Experience of using Microsoft including SharePoint & Teams, Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience of stakeholder management, liaising with managers and staff at all levels.

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 including 69 primary and 21 secondary, 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. 

For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email mandy.holdstock@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 20^th April 2025, 11pm

Interview date: 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.

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. 

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. 

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.