Capital Programme Officer | Property Service

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking a Capital Programme Officer to manage a diverse property portfolio and deliver significant education-related projects. This role demands strong organizational and project management skills to ensure successful execution of priority corporate schemes, liaising with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating public service operations and thrive in a dynamic environment. A generous benefits package and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount scheme

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex schemes.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of property-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse property portfolio as a corporate landlord.
• Deliver expansion schemes funded by the Department for Education.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Focus on value for money and service excellence.

Skills

Strong organisational and project management skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Understanding of public service operations

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Description

Salary £46,142- £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | Preston

Are you ready to help shape the future of education and community facilities across Lancashire? Join our Property Service team and play a key role in delivering projects that make a real difference to communities.

As a Capital Programme Officer, You Will

• Act as corporate landlord to manage a diverse property portfolio, ensuring buildings support vital services and meet evolving needs.
• Lead on delivering Department for Education Basic Need funded expansion schemes, including new schools, special school expansions, SEND units, and alternative provisions.
• Manage the delivery of priority corporate schemes across Lancashire.
• Coordinate stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Navigate a dynamic, politically influenced environment while maintaining focus on value for money and service excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and project management skills with experience delivering complex schemes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of public service operations and property-related processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

If you’re ready to take on a role that combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of education and community projects in Lancashire—where your work truly matters.

Closing Date: 18/01/2026

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who, as a consequence of a disability, are unable to drive.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.