Senior ICT Project Manager

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  • Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Salary: Grade L, SCP 42 – 43, £53,460 to £54,495 per annum (pay award pending)
  • Contract: Contract
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 36 hours per week. Fixed Term for 12 months.
  • DBS Check: No
  • Closing Date: 29/05/2026 at 23:59
  • Reference: CorpSC/26/337495

About the Role

Sefton Council is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior ICT Project Manager to join our ICT Client Team on a temporary basis.

This is a key role supporting the Council’s ambitious digital and ICT transformation programme. You will lead complex ICT transformation projects, ensuring they achieve agreed outcomes, benefits, and value for the Council.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to shape projects, manage budgets and risks, and drive effective change across services.

You will also oversee governance, provide clear reporting to leadership, and support teams by promoting best practice in project management.

This role offers variety, collaboration and the opportunity to make a difference to the Council and its citizens.

You’ll bring a forward-thinking approach, strong delivery focus and the ability to work closely with multi-disciplinary people, and in return you’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team that values innovation, continuous improvement and doing the right thing.

The duration of the contract is 12 months

Expected hours of work are 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Sefton Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

Sefton Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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Job Description:

  • Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Salary: Grade L, SCP 42 – 43, £53,460 to £54,495 per annum (pay award pending)
  • Contract: Contract
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 36 hours per week. Fixed Term for 12 months.
  • DBS Check: No
  • Closing Date: 29/05/2026 at 23:59
  • Reference: CorpSC/26/337495

About the Role

Sefton Council is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior ICT Project Manager to join our ICT Client Team on a temporary basis.

This is a key role supporting the Council’s ambitious digital and ICT transformation programme. You will lead complex ICT transformation projects, ensuring they achieve agreed outcomes, benefits, and value for the Council.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to shape projects, manage budgets and risks, and drive effective change across services.

You will also oversee governance, provide clear reporting to leadership, and support teams by promoting best practice in project management.

This role offers variety, collaboration and the opportunity to make a difference to the Council and its citizens.

You’ll bring a forward-thinking approach, strong delivery focus and the ability to work closely with multi-disciplinary people, and in return you’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team that values innovation, continuous improvement and doing the right thing.

The duration of the contract is 12 months

Expected hours of work are 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Sefton Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

Sefton Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026