Delivery Manager - Programme (Hybrid Working)

Avon and Somerset Police; Portishead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organisation in Portishead is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager. The successful candidate will lead a programme of work within our change portfolio, manage complex projects, and support colleagues with professional advice. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance scheme

Staff discount scheme

Access to gym and restaurant facilities

Qualifications

• Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable delivery.
• Experience in managing complex change projects.
• Proven skill in building and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and monitor programmes.
• Lead workforce planning and recruitment.
• Manage resources while maintaining budget accountability.
• Drive business change initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on project management practices.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Degree-level qualification (minimum Level 6)

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving large-scale programs to success? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring every detail aligns seamlessly to our vision of outstanding policing for everyone? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for you to become a Programme Delivery Manager within the Directorate of the Chief of Staff.

The role will lead the delivery of a programme of work within our change portfolio. You will gain thrilling experience of leading projects and programmes delivery through their whole lifecycle - working with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to ensure successful delivery of change in line with the constabulary strategic objectives and values.

You will be consulting and supporting colleagues across the force with specific professional and technical advice, guidance and best practice in relation to the arena of project and programme management and associated disciplines.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning, designing, and monitoring a programme, addressing issues proactively and implementing corrective actions to ensure successful delivery.
• Leading workforce planning, recruitment, and supervision of programme teams, fostering a productive and collaborative environment.
• Identifying, allocating, and managing resources (finance, personnel, and assets) while maintaining budgetary accountability.
• Driving the initiation, implementation, and closure of business change initiatives, balancing operational continuity with ongoing improvement.
• Partnering with leaders to enable transformation, deliver strategic objectives, and provide expert advice on project and programme management practices.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and influence in diverse settings.
• Proven ability to translate strategic direction into actionable delivery, managing complex change projects and programmes from initiation to benefit realisation.
• Experience in building and leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Significant experience in managing large budgets, optimising resource utilisation, and applying industry-standard methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.
• Degree-level qualification (minimum Level 6) or equivalent professional training.

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:

• Continuous professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
• Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
• In our Headquarters in Portishead, you’ll have access to parking, a 24 hour gym, restaurant facilities including Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds.

Additional Information:

This is a full time role working 37 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Applicants successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend interview at Portishead Headquarters.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

For further information please see attached job description or contact Superintendent George Headley via email [e-mail]