IT Programme Manager (Waste, P&G)

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IT Programme Manager – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

We have an excellent opportunity available for an IT Programme Manager to join our proactive IT Programs team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, 18-month fixed term contract

As one of the IT Programme Management team, you will play a key role in delivering our Waste IT services, and planning and enforcement improvement program. As part of the Waste Program, you will be responsible for delivering the IT systems and services, as well as driving and ensuring the migrations and integrations that will ensure IT platforms and vendor platforms communicate effectively with WBC infrastructure and can deliver the required Waste Services to our residents.

In addition, you will advise on best practice systems and IT to ensure our current planning and enforcement solution is current, optimal and future proofed and then drive the identified opportunities to fruition.

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 days 31 (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

• Responsible for the daily delivery of IT components of the Waste Re-Servicing transformation program working alongside the Waste re-servicing Program Manager and Netcall CX Upgrade Program Manager with collaboration across Council Directorates as required.
• Responsible for the Programme Governance and subsequent delivery of the Planning and Enforcement improvement program with collaboration across Council Directorates.
• Responsible for Sourcing and full life cycle delivery of the Pl Planning and enforcement improvement program.
• Responsible for coordination of all IT related activities required to support the delivery of the Waste Re-Servicing transformation program working closely with the Waste Service Lead, Customer Services Lead, Waste and Technology, Business Change Managers, PMO and Project Managers to ensure successful implementation and impact management.
• Accountable for the tracking of Programme level related risks across the Council with appropriate escalation and facilitation of risk and assurance sessions with senior leaders to understand potential issues, seek mitigations and provide successful delivery of services.

Candidate requirements

• Relevant Programme and Project Management qualification or skills and experience (MSP or similar).
• Educated to degree level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and aptitude).
• Proven ability in managing projects, other managers and staff to achieve agreed outputs, within budget, including benefit realization.
• Experience working with and alongside technical teams including managing technical projects
• Proven experience and evidence of working in multiple technical & analytical disciplines (data, system & workflow improvements, portals)

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 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.

Click the link below and apply today. Alternatively, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail rich.knowles@Wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: 17th August 2025, 11pm
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.