Project Manager - PermanentThis is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Project ManagerJob Location: 92-96 Westgate Street Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 10/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 13144 This post is not open to job share Are you an experienced technology professional who is passionate about digital innovation, creative use of technology and making a difference?Do you want to join a team that is dedicated to ensuring that Gloucestershire County Council utilises technology in the best way possible? If so, read on... About the Team & Role:You will be joining the Digital Innovation team, part of the Digital & ICT service who deliver and support technology solutions for the officers and councillors of Gloucestershire County Council (including the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, NHS partners, schools and other services that work with the organisation). The Digital Innovation team includes the Digital & ICT projects management office, technical specialists, developers and the business communications/engagement team. We work alongside our colleagues in IT Service Management, Infrastructure and Security.As Project Manager you will be required to manage a portfolio of IT projects from initiation to completion. Working as part of the Digital PMO, you will manage all associated project resources, schedules and financial spend. You will provide regular reports to PMO and project sponsors / Stakeholders, whilst adhering to the business’ stage gate processes, ensuring robust controls for project change requests and risk and issue management. About You:Our ideal candidate will ideally have experience in IT project management with a proven record of influencing stakeholders at all levels. You should be able to clearly articulate your ideas, concepts and technical details to non-technical stakeholders, effectively collaborate with team members and other departments and be able to adjust to new challenges quickly, sometimes managing multiple areas of focus simultaneously. About Us:For all your hard work, you will receive the following:Flexible and agile working opportunities24.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 days after 5 years continuous serviceAn option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per yearFamily friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your familyCareer development and qualification opportunitiesSupportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervisionLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.An in-house Occupational Health serviceEmployee discount schemeCycle to Work schemeGloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network How to Apply:If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference, then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact alex.biral-batista@gloucestershire.gov.uk via email. Please read the job profile which provides further information on the experience and attributes sought of our ideal candidate. The Digital & ICT service support the Council’s Agile working policy and expect team members to work a minimum of two days per their working week in the office, which is based in central Gloucester, and to attend 'in person' meetings as and when required. New starters will be required to come into the office more often during their induction. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview during the week commencing 15/12/2025. Additional InformationTo access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-Project Manager - Job Profile The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.