Planning lead Work, Jobs in Newbury, England (with Salaries)

Project Manager
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £41,771 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Project management
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Digital & Data Engagement Lead
Network Rail —Swindon
- £71,163 - £86,801 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- AI
- Business
- Free parking
- Annual leave
14h
Creative Health Lead
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £45,091 - £53,460 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Head of Property
Oak Furnitureland —Swindon
- £75,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Demand and Planning Lead
VodafoneThree —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Product management
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Facilities Management and Compliance Lead
SouthOxfordshireAndVale —Abingdon
- £52,892 - £58,923 a year
- Maintenance
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Planning & Strategy Manager
Nationwide Building Society —Swindon
- From £46,500 a year
- Temporary
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- Marketing
Corporate Contract Manager - Didcot
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Didcot
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Transformation
Wiley —Oxford
- £53,000 - £75,867 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
4d
Quality Improvement Lead / Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Reading
- £60,000 - £88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Business
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Change Specialist
Aster Group —Andover
- £46,542 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Change & Delivery Lead - Defined Contributions/ Master Trust
XPS Pensions Group —Reading
- Full-time
- Remote
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
11d
Regional School Effectiveness Partner
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £74,828 - £77,403 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Project Manager - Business Change
Oak Furnitureland —Swindon
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Management Information Systems Project Lead
Southern Communications Group —Dummer
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Sustainability Strategy Manager
Nationwide Building Society —Swindon
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
7d
Member Success Director
Thatcham Research —Thatcham
- £78,500 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
12d
Project/Programme Manager
TrustMark (2005) Ltd —Basingstoke
- £55,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
19h
Supplier Relationship Manager
SSE —Reading
- £51,600 - £77,400 a year
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
7d
Lead Programme Facilitator & Volunteer Manager (Youth Mental Health)
Oxfordshire Discovery College —Didcot
- £27,694 - £30,024 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
Quick apply
14d

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Project Manager

West Berkshire Council -
Newbury

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Job details

Full-time
£41,771 - £48,226 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

English
Project management
Driving
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Salary

From £41,771 to £48,226 (Grade J) Pro rata

Contractual hours

Basis

Full Time

Package

Fixed term 6 months from 1.9.26 to 31.3.27 (Funding limited project)

Date posted

15/07/2026

Job reference

REQ00001199

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for driving positive change in education services? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Project Manager (SEND Reform) to work within the Customer Engagement & Transformation Service, reporting to the Portfolio Manager (Service Redesign) but working for the SEND Service Lead in our SEND & Education Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in the successful delivery of initiatives set out in the SEND Reform Plan that directly impact the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This contract is for an initial fixed term of 6 months commencing 1st September due to time limited funding. There is the potential for the role to be extended when further funding decisions are announced.

This contract is for an initial fixed term of 6 months commencing 1st September due to time limited funding. There is the potential for the role to be extended when further funding decisions are announced.

Interviews & Shortlisting

Due to the tight turnaround and a periods of annual leave, shortlisting will take place w/c 27th July and you will be notified by close of play 28th July if you have been selected. Interviews will take place over the two days of 30th (pm) and 31st July (pm) so please ensure you are available should you be selected for interview.

About the Role

As Project Manager (SEND Reform), you will play a key role in managing the successful delivery of the SEND Reform plan activities, ensuring that the teams responsible maintain the momentum and progress in line with the stated aims. This will involve monitoring delivery, reporting to the overseeing boards, collating documentation for meetings, providing RAID logs, highlight reports, tracking progress and monitoring milestones. You will be responsible for:

Managing the day-to-day operation of the project, including planning, monitoring, and reporting on progress
Coordinating project activities and resources, ensuring timely delivery of milestones
Engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders, including parents, carers, and education providers
Identifying and managing project risks and issues, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
Reporting on project progress to the SEND Partnership Board and other relevant forums within the Children's Governance structures.

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Proven experience in project management, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment
Knowledge and understanding of SEND legislation and the challenges faced by children and young people with SEND will be an advantage
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of individuals
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise conflicting demands
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
Be available to commence the role from 1st September 2026.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Family friendly policies
A range of local discounts
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum, pro rata (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career. Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Ferrey at [email protected]

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications

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Creative Health Lead

Head of Property

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Change & Delivery Lead - Defined Contributions/ Master Trust

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Senior Project Manager - Business Change

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Sustainability Strategy Manager

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