5 government jobs found in Ashford

Digital & Technology Programme Manager – Local Government Location: Southwest London (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week onsite) Contract: Initial 6 months (likely extension) Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) Overview: Our local authority client is seeking an experienced Digital & Technology Programme Manager to join their Digital & Innovation team, leading a broad portfolio of enterprise technology and business transformation projects. While Housing is becoming an increasingly strategic area, the majority of the programme covers digital transformation across Planning, Public Protection, Public Realm, Highways, Land Charges, Parking and Corporate Services. The successful candidate will inherit several live programmes while initiating and delivering new projects from inception. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives managing multiple stakeholders, suppliers and technology workstreams within a complex local government environment. The Role: You will be...

Your New Organisation Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As an upper tier Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions and are progressing the Spatial Development Strategy for Greater Essex in partnership with Essex County Council and Thurrock Council. The Council has an ambitious regeneration agenda and is the location of choice for developers, attracted by the City's excellent connectivity and built and natural environment. Our economy is diverse with a strong...

IT Project Manager - Modern Workplace Location: East London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site) Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella) Sector: Local Government An East London Local Authority is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of strategic Modern Workplace initiatives as part of its Technology Roadmap. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme, delivering enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 technologies that enhance collaboration, security and user experience across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the delivery of Technology Roadmap projects with a focus on Modern Workplace technologies, including Microsoft 365, Identity, Endpoint Management and SharePoint Online. Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, third-party suppliers and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, RAID...

Interim IT Project Manager East London / Hybrid £500 per day Umbrella A Local Authority in East London is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of key Technology Roadmap projects, focusing on Modern Workplace technologies including Microsoft 365, Identity, Endpoint Management and SharePoint Online. Key responsibilities include: Managing the delivery of M365 and Modern Workplace projects from inception to completion. Coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Developing and managing project plans, budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies. Providing governance reporting to senior boards and stakeholders. Ensuring compliance with organisational governance, architecture standards and M365 best practices. Supporting user adoption, change management and transition into service. Managing escalations and providing recommendations to resolve complex delivery issues. Requirements: Proven IT Project Management experience delivering Microsoft 365 and...

MI Manager Contract: Temporary (3-6 months) Location: Hybrid (2 days London) Salary: £46.66 per hour (Umbrella) Direct Reports: 2 FTE (MI Analyst and MI Assistant)We are seeking an MI Manager for a temporary assignment to provide essential continuity of service during a period of planned leave. The primary objective is to manage the team's output, ensure data integrity, and maintain performance reporting across the organisation, followed by a professional handover of responsibilities. Day-to-day of the role: Ensures effective data systems, supports business and external users with reports for operational and strategic decisions, and continuously improves reporting and dashboards. The position is hybrid across 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and requires attendance at the Authority's offices, sites, and contractors' locations as needed. Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, manage risks, promote a safety-first culture, monitor standards, and report incidents...