ICT Project Manager

ICT Project Manager – Liverpool City Council

Salary: £47,655 – £53,051 per year
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool
Office basis: Agile, fully flexible
Job category: IT and Digital
Business unit: Strategy & Change
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Job reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/694/2302

About Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council is looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager to join its ICT & Digital department and support transformational programmes across the council.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to major technology and digital projects that improve the way the council works and the services provided to Liverpool residents.

About the Role

As an ICT Project Manager, you will help deliver complex ICT and digital solutions across the council’s estate, working within agreed cost, quality and delivery parameters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Interpreting customer requirements and identifying project objectives.
• Confirming client expectations and defining project scope.
• Producing and maintaining detailed project plans.
• Managing project risks and issues.
• Agreeing project budgets with clients.
• Leading internal and external project teams and work groups.
• Delivering transformational ICT and digital programmes.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with appropriate project management principles.
• Implementing technology solutions that support the needs of Liverpool City Council.

What They Are Looking For

The council is seeking a qualified project manager with demonstrable project delivery experience.

You should have:

• Good knowledge of Local Government Services.
• A detailed understanding of Agile or PRINCE2 project management frameworks.
• A proven track record of delivering projects.
• The drive and passion to contribute to transformational change.
• The ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects involving technology and digital solutions.

Employee Benefits

Liverpool City Council offers a range of benefits, including:

• At least 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after five years’ service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Agile working and a “Flexibility First” approach, depending on the role.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with an option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wider health and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes.
• Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash.

Visa Sponsorship / Right to Work

Liverpool City Council states that eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process.

Candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before starting employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship.

Applicants who require sponsorship are advised to check their eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa before applying. The employer does not guarantee sponsorship for every applicant, so candidates should assess their individual eligibility and the role’s sponsorship requirements.

Application and Selection Process

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 23 October 2026
Shortlisting: 26–30 October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 November 2026

The council reserves the right to close the vacancy early, so applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.

Applications are processed through the council’s Tribepad recruitment system. Candidates should complete their full profile, including work and education history, and regularly check their registered email address and spam/junk folders for recruitment updates.

For an informal discussion or further information, contact Vicki Boult via vicki.boult@liverpool.gov.uk.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through Liverpool City Council’s recruitment system:

Source: Liverpool City Council Jobs

Job reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/694/2302