Junior IT Project Manager

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623398
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (part time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior IT Project Manager to join our team at Hampshire County Council.

The IT Projects & Programmes team is a dynamic and exciting team with a supportive and friendly environment. The team offers fantastic opportunities for professional development and makes a genuine difference in delivering IT related project change across Hampshire County Council and schools.

The Role:

If you enjoy making a difference, get satisfaction from delivering projects and have an interest in IT and technology, this role is calling your name.

What you’ll do:

Expect to:

• Keep all the key players up to date with progress on your projects.


• Have excellent communications and interpersonal skills to give confidence and clarity as a project manager.


• Keep detailed records of the key features of your projects.


• Manage risks and issues within your projects.


• Manage your project resources and project budgets effectively.


• Lead small project teams to successful delivery.


• Have an opportunity to learn and develop into a more experienced project manager.

What we’re looking for:

Someone who is:

• Passionate about delivery projects to time, cost and quality.


• A natural organiser with close attention to detail.


• Someone with a keen interest and a good level of understanding of IT and technology.


• A clear communicator who can translate and summarise technical project information into clear, concise and easy to understand communications.


• Good at keeping project records up to date.


• A working understanding of industry standard project management methodologies such as PRINCE2.


• Analytical, curious, and always looking for smarter ways of working.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.


• Commitment to personal development, including a team training budget.


• Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.


• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity to work 4 days per week from home and 1 day per week in the Winchester office.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

If you have a delivery focus and think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Additional Information:

Junior IT Project Manager Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

James Knight, IT Programme Manager on [email protected]