Senior Programme Manager

Role overview

Workplace

• Hybrid working, with an average of two days per week in person and the remainder working from home.

Role responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with programme Senior Responsible Owners, Board members, council colleagues, and wider system stakeholders.
• Attend Board meetings to provide strategic updates.
• Oversee substantial resources, including staff supporting programme activities.
• Maintain effective programme governance and take corrective action to resolve issues and keep work on track.
• Work with service leads and operational teams across the council, health, education, and voluntary and community sectors.

Application requirements

• Appropriate professional programme management qualification or equivalent experience operating at a senior level.
• Substantial experience leading and implementing complex, multifaceted transformation programmes.
• Substantial knowledge of Children’s Services, Education, and/or Health; SEND experience is ideal.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Demonstrable experience working with senior stakeholders and across organisational partnerships.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work flexibly in complex areas involving varied stakeholders.

Compensation

• Permanent role with a starting salary of £73,317 to £80,576 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after two years and 31 days after five years of service; prorated for part-time staff.
• Local government pension, carer’s leave, paid volunteering days, family leave, employee assistance, learning resources, and wellbeing and lifestyle discounts.

Application

• Applicants are asked to submit a CV and answer four application questions.