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Runnymede Borough Council, Addlestone (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

Annual Salary range of £48,915 - £56,729

Monday to Friday


Senior PMO Project Manager

Annual Salary range of £48,915 - £56,729* for 37 hours per week

* cost of living uplift to be applied in July 2025

Are you a passionate and experienced project leader with demonstrable experience of successful project delivery?  Do you want to use your knowledge and skills to be involved in a once in a generation opportunity to reset Local Government in Surrey and deliver continuous improvement projects and programmes?

About the Role

The Project Management Office (PMO) is a critical function in the Council, leading delivery of change by managing, monitoring and reporting on the progress of projects and programmes as part of our corporate performance system.  The Council’s project portfolio supports organisational continuous improvement and this role in particular will support our ongoing Service Review programme, ensuring we deliver fit for purpose, efficient and effective services for our residents.

The Senior Project Manager will lead the PMO team in providing expertise in project management across the Council’s Project Portfolio; ensuring effective project initiation, planning, delivery and closure on each project.  You will seek to continually improve our project processes by challenging the status quo and championing organisational change and transformation.  

You will develop a high profile in the organisation by leading, managing and delivering cross-organisational and complex projects, programmes and reviews sponsored by the Chief Executive. You will take responsibility end to end for successful project delivery and by supporting Officers with advice and guidance throughout the project life cycle.  You will help develop a community of practice and share your knowledge and experience through delivery of workshops and training sessions.   Experience conducting Service Reviews and Business Process Engineering skills would be advantageous.

About You

Applicants must hold certification in Prince2 (practitioner level) or equivalent project management methodology. Previous line management experience is essential.  Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office packages are essential. 

In return we offer an excellent benefits and conditions of service package including flexitime and incremental annual leave allowance.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. 

Benefits

  • Opportunities for working from home depending on service need.
  • Flexible working and Flexi-leave
  • 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
  • Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions
  • Free Parking
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Payment of one professional membership per annum
  • Cycle to work + further related discounts
  • Season ticket loan
  • UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service
  • Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
  • Mileage allowance

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Sarah Hall, Principal Project Manager on 01932 425691 or sarah.hall@runnymede.gov.uk

How to apply

To apply please use the apply link below

Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information section.

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please provide an email address where possible as you will be contacted by email if you are selected to attend for an interview. 

Closing date: 20th May 2025

Interview Date - TBC

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

 


Closing date: Tue 20/05/2025 at 23:59
Job reference: 2421CS
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