Wokingham Borough Council has an exciting opportunity available for a Finance Focused Project Manager to join our Business Change team on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract. As the Project Manager, you will play a key role in providing our Financial Services with the Change portfolio's strategic initiatives and activities. You will be responsible for managing projects applying processes and procedures that align to our governance framework. 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 management and delivery of a range of financial corporate priority projects using the Business Change framework. Responsible for the delivery of agreed outcomes, managing scope, time, and budget within agreed tolerances. Accountable for the planning of finance projects, working closely with the Assistant Director for Finance, Finance Business Partners and Business Change colleagues to ensure successful implementation, understanding the interdependencies. Responsible for managing risk and issues on projects and working with senior leaders to understand, seek mitigations and escalating where necessary to ensure successful delivery. Candidate Requirements: Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience with evidence of successful delivery Relevant Project Management qualification or skills and experience (APMP, PRINCE2 or similar). Knowledge of local government and particularly transformational Government and efficiency agenda. Relevant Change Management qualification or skills and experience (Prosci or similar.) 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. 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. If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Becky Weeks, Change and re-Design Lead via email becky.weekswokingham.gov.uk Closing: Sunday 2 nd Feb 2025, 11pm Interviews: TBC 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. 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. 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.