• Programme Planning and Coordination
  • Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive LGR programme plan, including timelines, milestones, interdependencies, and resource requirements.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental input and ensure robust reporting in line with the council’s project management methodology.
• Project Delivery
  • Lead the initiation, planning, and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
  • Monitor and report progress, applying consistent governance and assurance practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships across the council, partner authorities, and external agencies to ensure collaborative and aligned programme delivery.
• Benefits Realisation
  • Promote and track the delivery of financial, operational, and service improvement benefits, assigning clear ownership and accountability.
• Risk and Issue Management
  • Identify, analyse, and manage programme and project risks, escalating appropriately in line with the council’s Risk Management Framework.
• Governance and Reporting
  • Develop and maintain programme documentation, including highlight reports, risk logs, and dashboards.
  • Provide timely updates to senior officers, elected members, and governance boards on progress, risks, and escalations.
• Programme Support and Leadership
  • Support the Head of Programme – Transformation in managing governance processes, scheduling, and preparing materials for steering groups and decision-making forums.

• Proven experience of managing large-scale or complex transformation projects within a local government or public sector setting.
• Strong understanding of local government operations, governance, and service delivery structures.
• A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to think creatively about solutions and opportunities.
• Excellent people skills
  – able to build trust, influence, and motivate others across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with the confidence to operate across political and professional boundaries.
• Experience of producing clear, accurate reports and managing governance processes at senior level.

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