HOUSING PROGRAMME MANAGER - LOCAL GOV
6 MONTHS
650 P/D
The Programme Manager (interim) will support the Housing Programme and Housing Inspection Readiness work. Both play a significant role in the council discharging its statutory Housing duties. This work requires a programme approach to ensure all dependencies, risks and issues are accounted for and escalated, if required.
Key Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day delivery of programmes across council directorates
Coordinate a strategic change portfolio in partnership with PMO, Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, and Business Change colleagues
Track and manage programme-level risks across the council, including escalation and facilitation of assurance sessions with senior leaders
Maintain and continuously improve PMO frameworks, processes, and programme management capability
Lead, motivate, and develop staff involved in projects and programmes, including line management where required
Contribute to strategy development, performance management, quality control, and service and financial planning
Build and maintain strong relationships with Members, partners, and senior stakeholders
Support organisational capability development through mentoring and knowledge sharing
Undertake additional duties aligned with the seniority of the role
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience managing complex programmes and projects, including benefits realisation
Strong stakeholder management skills, working effectively with senior leaders and partners
Experience managing programme-level risks, issues, and dependencies
Ability to prioritise competing demands and remain effective under pressure
Experience using recognised project and/or programme management methodologies (e.g. MSP)
Experience leading and developing staff, including line management
Desirable
Knowledge of local government, transformation, and efficiency agendas
Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience)
Programme, project, or change management qualification (e.g. MSP, Prosci, ADKAR)
Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience working with third-party suppliers and partners