Programme Manager - Productivity

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £52,414 - £57,870 per annum, plus benefits
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Remote
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 18/01/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 713333

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager – Productivity to join our Business Change Team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. As the Programme Manager – Productivity, you will lead the delivery and monitoring of the council’s Productivity Programme across all directorates, ensuring savings targets and programme deliverables are met. This will include programme level and issue risk management, engaging cross-functional senior stakeholders to drive good governance, supporting change management and assuring accuracy and quality of programme reporting.

You’ll take a proactive approach to leading and motivating colleagues involved in productivity projects in line with deliverables and work collaboratively with other stakeholders including members and partners to maximise opportunities.

• ⭐Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service) plus bank holidays
• ⭐Local Government Pension Scheme
• ⭐GP Helpline – Available 7 days a week
• ⭐Employee Assistance Programme – Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
• ⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• ⭐Free Onsite Gym – Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
• ⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts – Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
• ⭐Move through Menopause Course
• ⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
• ⭐Learning & Development Opportunities
• ⭐Employee Networks
• ⭐And more!

• Help make sure the council’s productivity projects are planned, organised, and reported on, working with other colleagues in the Business Change team.
• Collect and create reports about productivity projects for the Corporate Leadership Team.
• Keep track of any risks or problems that might affect these projects, and work with senior leaders to solve issues.
• Lead and engage with team members working on productivity projects and provide further support if needed.
• Undertake any other duties aligned to the general levels of responsibility of the post.

• Relevant portfolio, programme and project management qualification or skills and experience (MSP or similar).
• Knowledge of local government and particularly the transformational Government and efficiency agenda.
• Proven ability in managing portfolios, programmes, projects, other managers and colleagues to achieve agreed outputs, within budget, including benefit realisation.
• Experience of using Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, PowerPoint.

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, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Clift, PMO & Portfolio Manager via ma (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date:
Sunday 18th January 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: W/C 26th January 2026

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.

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