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The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Are you looking for a challenging role that will help to contribute to public services in Bury. This role sits within the Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) section of Bury Council. The IT Project Manager will be the main contact for all digital and data project activity and workstreams across the Council, and is a key role in driving forward the Council’s digital ambitions.
The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in project management and will need to be self-driven with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, thrives on building strong relationships and influencing to deliver business improvements with a customer centric approach.
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. You will be based at Bury Town Hall on site for 2 days a week or where projects require.
Please be aware that we are not carrying out international recruitment at present, and currently unable to support sponsorship visas.