Technical Programme Manager

Reigate, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/07/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

8 - 9 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To plan, coordinate and deliver the Tech Fundamentals workstream within the LGR programme, ensuring the successful delivery of complex and interdependent technical projects required to support organisational readiness for Vesting Day.

The postholder will apply robust programme management and governance disciplines to manage delivery plans, dependencies, risks and issues across multiple technical projects. They will work collaboratively with Programme Managers, Workstream Leads and technical specialists to coordinate technical requirements, maintain alignment with agreed milestones, and support safe and effective Day One service readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the Tech Fundamentals workstream, maintaining integrated programme plans and coordinating activity across multiple technical projects.
• Manage complex programmes and work streams with multiple dependencies, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones and objectives.
• Apply effective programme governance controls, including risk, issue, dependency and action management.
• Monitor progress, identify delivery risks and ensure issues are escalated appropriately to maintain programme momentum.
• Work collaboratively with Programme Managers, Workstream Leads and technical specialists to assess and incorporate technical requirements from across the wider programme.
• Coordinate delivery activity across Surrey County Council and District and Borough councils to support Vesting Day readiness.
• Produce clear and concise programme reporting, highlighting progress, risks, issues, dependencies and decisions required.
• Provide assurance information and evidence of delivery progress to support programme governance and decision-making.
• Support lessons learned activity and contribute to continuous improvement across programme delivery.
• Manage allocated budgets and resources, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters.
• Provide direction, support and escalation for project teams, including third-party resources where required.
• Provide coaching and guidance to project managers within the portfolio to support effective project delivery.
• Build and maintain effective working…