Programme Manager

Novax Recruitment

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 16 days

London, Greater London SE12 0TX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Southwark Council is hiring a Programme Manager for the Streets for People programme, located at 160 Tooley Street, London Bridge, with a hybrid work model requiring office presence on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The pay rate for this position is £35 per hour, and the contract duration is from June 23, 2025, to September 15, 2025, with full-time hours of 36 per week.
Candidates should have substantial programme or change management experience, ideally with a background in the public sector or local government programmes.
Key responsibilities include managing multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing budgets and resources, and leading the delivery of nine Streetspace schemes aimed at enhancing accessibility and green spaces.
Applicants should possess strong programme management skills, excellent communication abilities, and be PRINCE2/APM certified or working towards certification.

Programme Manager - Streets for People (Inside IR35)Location: 160 Tooley Street, London Bridge (Hybrid - Office presence required on Mondays and Tuesdays)Pay Rate: £35 per hourContract Duration: 23 June 2025 - 15 September 2025Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per weekIR35 Status: Inside IR35Interview Dates: 4th & 5th June 2025

About the Role

Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of our bold and innovative Streets for People programme. Based within the Environment, Sustainability and Leisure's (ES&L) Programme Management Office, you'll drive forward a transformational strategy that enhances resident's quality of life, tackles climate change, and reimagines how our streets are used across the borough.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact through the development and implementation of nine Streetspace schemes, designed to improve accessibility, promote active travel, and increase green spaces in our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of the Streets for People programme and related projects.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable and measurable delivery plans.
Manage multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee budgets, resources, risks, procurement, and governance processes.
Champion innovation and ensure the achievement of tangible benefits and outcomes.

About You

You will bring:

Qualifications & Knowledge

Educated to degree level or with substantial programme/change management experience.
PRINCE2/APM certified (or working towards), with strong knowledge of MSP and project methodologies.
Deep understanding of public sector transformation.

Experience

Full project lifecycle delivery, including business case development and benefits realisation.
Experience in the public sector or local government programmes.
Strong background in stakeholder engagement and strategic delivery.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent programme management, leadership, and analytical skills.
Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
Financial planning expertise with a results-driven mindset.
Skilled in negotiation and influencing at all levels.

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