This role has a starting salary of £68,774 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 23-month fixed term contact / secondment opportunity.

IT and Digital is pleased to offer an opportunity for a Project Delivery Manager within the Architecture, Transition and Project Portfolio Management (ATP) service. The successful candidate will form part of the ATP management team which operates across a Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council and lead the Surrey Project Delivery Team.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

The successful candidate will manage the Surrey Project Delivery Team within the IT and Digital service. You will be accountable for maintaining the standards of project delivery within the PRINCE2 framework and the continual improvement of the teams' professional standards.

As new project requests are received from across the broad range of council services, you will help assess the project scope and assign appropriate resources to manage the project throughout the project life cycle. You will work with our business partners to ensure the right projects are worked on at the right time to meet the councils' objectives and strategic plans.

You will act as a point of escalation for your team members, providing expert advice in the practice of Project Management and support the Project Management Office and Project Transition teams in ensuring appropriate governance and standards are maintained. You will be responsible for undertaking regular performance reviews of team members and producing and delivering a continual service improvement plan for the Project Delivery Team.

Our team got together and made this short video about what it's like working in IT&D across Brighton & Hove City, and East Sussex and Surrey County Councils, and what we look for in new team members, take a look.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Lead and manage a group of staff across a function/service, or as a significant part of a wide function to ensure programmes of work are effectively delivered
• Plan, control and monitor allocation and use of allocated budget/resources/funding effectively to ensure maximum value is delivered
• Lead major projects and reviews and represent the business area in internal and/or external initiatives to enhance reputation and service delivery
• Expert in Project Management Planning and Control Techniques
• Expert in Project Risk Management

To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:

• What are your motivations for applying for this role?
• Please tell us about, and provide examples of, your experience in Project Management.
• What experience do you have of leading a team of professionals and developing team standards?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16/03/2025 with interviews to follow.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview in Reigate within 3 weeks of the advert closing date.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.