Digital Programme Manager

Job Title: Digital Programme Manager

Location: Gloucestershire

Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract, with a view to permanent

Salary: Up to £54,500

We’re working with a local authority that’s committed to delivering its digital strategy and transforming how services are provided to residents. They’re looking for a Digital Programme Manager to lead this change, shaping and embedding a programme that will continue beyond the initial contract.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Driving delivery of the council’s digital strategy, ensuring projects deliver measurable outcomes.
• Building and managing a transformation programme with clear governance, reporting, and assurance.
• Leading multiple workstreams across technology, processes, and cultural change.
• Engaging senior stakeholders, including directors, heads of service, and elected members.
• Managing risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation across the programme.

Experience Required

• Significant experience as a Programme Manager in digital transformation.
• Proven ability to set up and deliver large programmes, ideally within local government or public sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior level.
• Understanding of agile delivery, user-centred design, and digital service standards.
• Awareness of the financial and operational challenges facing local authorities.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £54,500.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to move into a permanent role.
• Hybrid working with a South West base.
• A chance to shape and deliver a high-profile digital programme with lasting impact.

This post does not offer sponsorship and ideally you will be on site weekly.