Technology Delivery Specialist

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Technology Delivery Specialist to join our DDaT – IT Technology Support Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Technology Delivery Specialist, you will be responsible for the successful delivery and monitoring of core strategic programmes within a portfolio of change, delivering projects such as Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless upgrades and Data Centre moves.

Your focus will centre around programme objectives, programme level risk and issue management and benefits to be owned, measured and tracked. You will engage with cross-functional senior stakeholders to drive good governance across the programmes and ensure information is clear and transparent, support change management, maximise opportunities, escalate issues and address any resourcing impacts.

Additionally, you will assure the quality and accuracy of reporting across programmes, capture and disseminate lessons learned and emerging best practice to drive present and future programme development.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Our staff benefits include:

⭐Generous Annual Leave - 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the daily delivery of Infrastructure projects across Council Directorates
• Lead coordination of a strategic portfolio, working closely with Business Change Managers, PMO and Project Managers
• 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
• Accountable for maintaining PMO Framework and processes and internal Project and Programme Management expertise that will ensure a sustainable, long term approach to Programme and Project Management
• Leading, motivating, and developing staff involved with IT in line with delivery requirements
• Contributing to strategy, performance and quality control, and service and financial planning for specialist areas

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)
• Ability to grasp and interpret high and low-level technical infrastructure designs, technical concepts and documentation
• Proven experience of delivering projects such as Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless upgrades and Data Centre moves
• Proven ability in managing projects, other managers and staff to achieve agreed outputs, within budget, including benefit realization

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. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

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Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Rory Kirkpatrick, Technology Operations Manager via email: rory.kirkpatrick@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026, 11pm

Interview date: W/C 6th April 2026

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.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.