Do you thrive on delivering meaningful change? Are you a confident communicator with strong project management skills who enjoys bringing people together to make things happen?

If so, this is an exciting opportunity to shape how Runnymede Borough Council delivers its most important work.

We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative and highly organised Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) on a fixed-term basis until September 2027. This is a high‑profile role, working on complex, cross‑organisational projects sponsored by the Chief Executive—giving you the chance to directly influence how the Council operates as we prepare for local government reorganisation.

As a Project Manager (PMO), you will:

• Lead and deliver cross‑council projects that make a real difference to residents and services.
• Champion best‑practice project management and help colleagues adopt consistent, effective approaches.
• Support project teams by guiding the development of clear documentation, approvals and updates.
• Maintain and enhance the Council’s Project Portfolio, Business Planning Tool and central project records.
• Help track delivery of our Corporate Business Plan, organisational risks and key project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and supporting organisational change.

 Benefits

We are looking for someone who brings energy, clarity and a solutions‑focused mindset to their work, alongside the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A solid understanding of the full project lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of project management tools, techniques and best practice
• Experience leading a range of projects in a public or private sector environment
• Strong IT skills—particularly in Microsoft Office including Teams,Sharepoint and PowerBI to collect and interpret project data
• The ability to communicate clearly with staff, senior leaders, Councillors and external partners
• Excellent planning, organisational and analytical skills
• A commitment to promoting good working practices and leading by example

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, takes pride in delivering high‑quality outcomes, and wants to play a key part in improving how services are delivered across the organisation.

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.