Senior Programme Manager

Senior Programme Manager (Regeneration) – 3-Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the creation, execution, and evaluation of strategic regeneration and capital programmes.
  
• Convert corporate and regeneration strategies into actionable programmes and projects.
  
• Serve as the Council's principal client representative on major regeneration initiatives.
  
• Formulate and manage business cases, funding proposals, and programme delivery plans.
  
• Ensure programme-level governance, assurance, reporting, and financial oversight.
  
• Obtain and manage external funding from various governmental and non-governmental bodies.
  
• Supervise the execution of large-scale regeneration and capital projects from inception to completion.
  
• Guarantee adherence to funding conditions, procurement regulations, audit standards, and governance frameworks.
  
• Advise senior officials and elected members on programme performance, risks, and opportunities.
  
• Act as Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) or lead client representative for major projects as needed.
  
• Lead interactions with government departments, developers, consultants, community groups, and strategic partners.
  
• Chair programme boards, steering groups, and partnership meetings.
  
• Foster robust relationships with stakeholders across public, private, and voluntary sectors.
  
• Integrate sustainability, equality, and social value into regeneration programmes.
  
• Promote organisational learning and capacity building in regeneration delivery.
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Directly manage:
  • Programme Manager (Regeneration)
    
  • Programme Manager (Climate)
    
  • Programme Manager (Capital Programme)
    
• Guide workforce planning, development, performance management, and service enhancement.
  
• Support recruitment, staff development, and organisational change initiatives.
  
• Stand in for the Head of Property, Regeneration & Economic Development when necessary.
  

Essential

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in:
  • Regeneration
    
  • Planning
    
  • Surveying
    
  • Construction
    
  • Project Management
    
  • Related Discipline
    
• Extensive experience in delivering complex regeneration, development, or capital programmes.
  
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-pound budgets and funding programmes.
  
• Strong expertise in programme and project management.
  
• Experience leading major regeneration projects within local government, housing, development, or construction sectors.
  
• Comprehensive understanding of:
  • Regeneration Policy
    
  • Planning Processes
    
  • Capital Programme Delivery
    
  • Public Sector Procurement
    
  • Governance and Assurance
    
• Experience in securing and managing grant funding.
  
• Exceptional skills in stakeholder management, partnership-building, and negotiation.
  
• Experience in crafting business cases, funding applications, and reports for senior stakeholders.
  
• Proficient financial management and programme reporting skills.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
  

Desirable

• PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent programme management qualification.
  
• Experience with Welsh Government funding streams.
  
• Knowledge of economic development and place-shaping principles.
  
• Ability to speak Welsh.
  

What's on Offer?

• £37.43 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 3-Month Contract
  
• Location: Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
  
• Start Date: 14 September 2026
  
• Bi-weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to lead high-profile regeneration and capital programmes.
  
• Strategic leadership role with extensive stakeholder engagement.
  
• Involvement in major projects funded by Welsh Government and UK Government.
  
• Chance to influence the long-term regeneration and economic development of Pembrokeshire.