Evening Project Manager jobs

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £46,142 - £51,357 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending)
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time/Evenings
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 28/06/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 711062

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Technology Project Manager to join our DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) Team, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract.

As the Technology Project Manager, you will form part of the DDaT Project Team whilst working independently, leading on high value procurements and the delivery of high profile Council IT projects.

You will run projects in accordance with project management methodologies contributing to the operation of the Council’s Technology Programme function, including management of the Project Portfolio Management process.

You will be required to plan, implement and deliver major, complex and transformational technology projects inline with timeframes and budgets, enabling the required benefits to be released.

This is an exciting time for the Council with lots of change at a time when technology is moving at great pace leading us to innovative solutions to support the services in fulfilling the needs of our residents.

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:

• Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus bank holidays

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• GP Helpline - Available 7 days per week

• Employee Assistance Programme - with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline

• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

• Free Onsite Gym – Use of a free onsite gym located at Shute End Office, Wokingham

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Car and Cycle to Work

• Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, restaurants & more

• Move through Menopause Course

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

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Networks

• And much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Project Manager for projects prioritised as ‘Complex’ through the Council’s Technology Project Portfolio.
• Follow specific programme management, project (adapted PRINCE II) and other guidance as may be defined from time to time.
• Define resource requirements.
• Administer and manage the project process and service project meetings.
• Consult on, agree, and produce project plans and timescales.
• Identify key outputs and milestones for decision/delivery.
• Report to the Project Sponsor and Project Boards on the progress of individual projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• Educated to degree level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and aptitude).
• Knowledge of local government and particularly transformational Government and efficiency agenda.
• Highly developed organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate and report at a senior level.
• Proven ability in managing detailed Technical projects, staff and budgets.
• Proven experience of working with 3rd party providers, suppliers or consultants in the delivery of significant and complex Technical projects.

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 Simon Beasley, Service Manager – Technology & Project Delivery via simon.beasley@wokingham.gov.uk. (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at 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.

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.