Do you want effect change? Are you ambitious, aspirational, and innovative? If the answer is yes, then Ipswich Borough Council might have the perfect opportunity for you.

This is an exciting time for the team as we embark on new ways of working and support the organisation in its mission to do things differently and better.

You will need to be a highly motivated individual with the ability to develop a team in a performance and improvement focused culture. Working collaboratively with demonstrable communication and influencing skills is a must, as well as the ability to work on your own initiative.

You will be responsible for managing the Council’s Programme Management Office and will be required to lead on strategic projects.  

Working to support the Head of Transformation, the Chief Executive and the wider corporate management team you will possess excellent stakeholder management skills and be confident in the delivery of presentations.

Championing robust project, performance and risk management across the Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to enable change and make a difference.  

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

Closing date for applications 13th December 2023, with interviews taking place 18th December 2023. 

For more information about this role please contact Julia Barker (she/her) via email Julia.barker@ipswich.gov.uk 

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.