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.