Service Lead - Projects - 05649

Are you an experienced project manager looking to lead and drive transformation initiatives within a dynamic local authority? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Service Lead - Projects to support the Service Director - Transformation, Customer & ICT in delivering high-quality project management and transformation services.

The Role

As the Service Lead - Projects, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing a team of project managers to ensure the successful delivery of transformation and improvement projects.
• Working closely with the Service Director to provide regular reports and updates on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to identify project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Ensuring effective project planning, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, making recommendations for improvement.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on project management methodologies and best practices.
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex transformation projects.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Sound knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
  
  

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gabrielle Mancini on 07771 387128 or email [email protected].

Interview date: 24/09/2025

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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