Slough Borough Council
Corporate PMO Manager
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Directorate: Corporate Resources
Pay Level: 7, £43,253 - £48,795 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
DBS requirement: Basic
The closing date for applications is midnight on 4th October 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 12th October 2026
What You’ll Be Doing
Be at the heart of a transforming Council. This is a key role within the Council’s Corporate Programme Management Office (PMO), responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day operation and continued development of the PMO across the Council’s Transformation and Improvement portfolios. You will provide governance, assurance, portfolio reporting, standards and practical project management support across a diverse range of projects and programmes.
- Coordinate corporate reporting and governance activity, including supporting forums such as the Design Authority and Transformation Board, maintaining clear action and decision records, and helping ensure submissions are complete and decision ready.
- Make sure colleagues can access and use the Council’s project management framework, tools, templates and guidance.
- Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Change, the Transformation Delivery Partner and teams across the organisation to build consistent standards and stronger project delivery capability.
- Work with Project Managers, Service Leads and Sponsors to provide practical PMO advice and support. This will include helping teams strengthen plans, understand risks and dependencies, and improve delivery confidence.
- Support a practical health check for struggling projects to help identify what needs to change.
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The aim is a Corporate PMO that combines appropriate governance and assurance with practical, proportionate support - helping colleagues to deliver successfully rather than adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
Our Council
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
What We Offer
- A supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard.
- A friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.
- Flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance.
- Annual increments, where applicable, payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
Alongside a Competitive Salary, We Provide
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.
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Right To Work And Checks
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
- If you require sponsorship, please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
How We Recruit At Slough Borough Council
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At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.
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