Project manager Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Project Manager
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £46,142 - £51,357 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Lifecycle Project Manager
Serco Group —High Wycombe
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Project Manager
Leidos —Ham
- £58,400 - £74,900 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Project Manager
Mysoft —Fleet
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- ERP systems
- Project management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Project Manager, UK Strategic Governance (12 month FTC)
PepsiCo —Reading
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
Services Project Manager
Siemens —Newbury
- £50.00 - £99.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- PMP
- Engineering
Projects Officer
Warfield Parish Council —Bracknell
- £35,412 - £39,152 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Head of Projects - Reading, UK
ESP Global Services Limited —Reading
- £75,000 - £80,000 a year
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Project Manager
Neos Networks —Reading
- £40,000 - £59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Project Manager
Amentum —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Project Manager - Customer Programmes
Collins Aerospace —Wokingham
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- PMP
- Military
- Annual leave
Project Manager
Saputo Inc. —Weybridge
- Full-time
- Project management
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Senior Project Manager
Glanua —Aldermaston
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Project Engineer
Pharmagraph —Wokingham
- £43,045.14 - £48,784.96 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Project Manager
Archangel Lightworks —Oxford
- Full-time
- Project management
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick apply
Software Project Manager
TRL —Wokingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Contracts
- Agile
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Project Manager
National Highways —Guildford
- £47,410 - £54,210 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Project management
- Contracts
Project Manager - Hybrid
Tecna —Farnborough
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Project Buyer
Sapphire Balconies LTD —Reading
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Agile
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Management Information Systems Project Lead
SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED —Basingstoke
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Project management
- Software development
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Project Manager

Wokingham Borough Council -
Wokingham

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£46,142 - £51,357 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Gym membership
Transport links
Car scheme

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Visio
Change management
Project management
Project management methodology
Microsoft Project
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £46,142 - £51,357 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending)
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 19/07/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 713136

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Project Manager to join our Business Change Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

This role sits at the heart of the Council’s Organisational Productivity Programme - a strategic response to the increasing financial and operational pressures facing local government. With rising demand in key services such as adult and children’s social care, ongoing inflationary pressures, and limited funding growth, the Council is undertaking significant transformation to ensure long-term sustainability, including delivering substantial savings over the coming years.

We are specifically seeking a candidate with substantial public sector experience and a proven track record in project management. Applicants must possess a facilitator-level understanding of complex delivery frameworks to navigate the nuances of local government transformation effectively. Only those with this depth of expertise will be considered, as the role demands an immediate ability to operate within high-stakes regulatory and financial environments.

As the Project Manager, you will ensure the successful delivery and monitoring of projects across the organisation. You will engage with cross-functional senior stakeholders to drive progress, ensure strong governance, maintain clear and transparent reporting, escalate issues where required, mitigate risks, and support effective change management.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential transformation and leading lasting change that embeds ever-improving services for our residents.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Staff Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

And more!

Key Responsibilities

Act as Project Manager specifically for large scale, priority projects for WBC to meet its strategic priorities.
Take a pro-active approach to build strong relationships quickly, and identify and understand dependencies.
Follow the Business Change Framework methodology and ways of working.
Administer and manage the project process and service project meetings.
To agree and produce clear, concise project plans and delivery timescales.
Identify key outputs and milestones for decision.
Report to the appropriate governance forums, track and monitor actions.
Manage Risks and Issues and record and tracking of costs / benefits.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience with evidence of successful delivery.
Trained in PRINCE II and / or equivalent project management methodology.
Knowledge of local government and particularly transformational Government and efficiency agenda.
Relevant change management qualification or skills and experience (Prosci or similar).
Experience of using Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, PowerPoint.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high-performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Matthew Clift, PMO and Portfolio Manager via email:

[email protected] (strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: W/C 27th July 2026

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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