Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £73,317 per annum for working 36 hours per week. Digital Transformation and Products is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Programme Manager to join our successful Digital Programme team. This role is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate and offers hybrid working. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex digital transformation work that supports Surrey’s Digital Strategy. The role is suited to someone with a strong track record of managing large-scale programmes, leading multidisciplinary teams, and working confidently across a wide range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring significant experience of delivering digital change at pace, with knowledge and responsibility for complex budgets of up to £5 million or more, multiple concurrent projects, and proof of concept activity. They will play a key role in ensuring that programmes are well governed, benefits are clearly defined and tracked, and delivery remains aligned to strategic priorities. Key responsibilities will include: Managing complex digital programmes and a portfolio of concurrent projects Overseeing budgets of up to £5 million Leading benefits management from identification through to realisation Maintaining oversight of programme governance, including RAID logs, plans and highlight reports Preparing high-quality documentation for boards, governance forums and senior stakeholders Providing direction, challenge and escalation support across projects within the programme Line managing and supporting a multidisciplinary team, including Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts and User Researchers Leading senior stakeholder engagement and building strong collaborative relationships across services Working closely with internal IT teams, transformation colleagues, suppliers and external delivery partners Writing and maintaining digital business cases Supporting internal and external digital communications activity where required Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Appropriate professional programme management qualification or equivalent experience operating at a senior level Substantial experience of leading and implementing complex, multifaceted digital transformation programmes Strong influencing and negotiation skills Demonstrable skills and experience of working with senior stakeholders Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate problems, assess risk and identify/ suggest solutions To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe your professional programme management qualification(s) or equivalent experience. How have you applied these in a senior-level role to successfully deliver outcomes? Can you provide an example of a complex, multi-faceted digital transformation programme you have led? Please outline your approach, key challenges, and the impact achieved. Describe a situation where you needed to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to achieve a key objective. What approach did you take and what was the outcome? Give an example of a complex problem you have faced within a programme. How did you evaluate the situation, assess risks, and determine the best solution? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Jo Blount via email at joanne.blount@surreycc.gov.uk . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/07/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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