Programme Management Office Consultant

The starting salary for this role is £41,585 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join IT & Digital as a Project Management Office Consultant.

Your designated office base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate but you will often find our team members working from home or in a range of council locations, thanks to our hybrid and flexible working offer.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• 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 dependants leave
• an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• learning and development hub with 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

Surrey County Council's IT & Digital service exists to deliver a reliable, resilient and forward looking technology environment that enables the Council to operate effectively and serve residents efficiently. The service provides secure, modern and well governed IT platforms that support day to day operations while enabling digital transformation, service improvement and innovation across the organisation.

In this role, you will be working within the PMO area of a dynamic multi-functional team which oversees IT projects, change enablement, configuration management, asset management and release management across Surrey County Council.

In addition to providing essential PMO services (providing quality assurance for projects and programmes, tracking, resourcing, scheduling and reporting) you will also be responsible for the day-to-day running and development of your stage of the process. We're always looking for ways to improve what we do. Do you have the drive to make a difference and help us succeed?

Internally you will be working with a fellow PMO Consultant, reporting to the IT&D Project & Change Governance Manager. This is in conjunction with external stakeholders such as Business Partners, Project Managers and other key teams who play a vital role in the delivery of projects.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals.
• Ability to understand, meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, with solution focused problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a range of projects through to completion.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following four questions:

• Please describe your experience of tracking and monitoring projects or programmes within a PMO or similar environment. What information did you use to understand project status and progress?
• Describe the type of project reports have you produced or supported. How did you ensure the information presented was accurate, timely, and useful for decision makers?
• How have you ensured that project managers keep their project documentation, plans, and status information up to date? Please include any tools, processes, or assurance activities you have used.
• Give an example of how you have supported communication between project managers, the PMO, and senior stakeholders. How did this help improve visibility, confidence, or control across projects?

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.

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.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/05/2026 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 on our website.

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.