Programme Manager

South Norfolk and Broadlands Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Transformation & Innovation team. You will lead a portfolio of interrelated projects across the two councils, ensuring expected outcomes and benefits are delivered within budgets and resources, while guiding project teams to success.

You will mentor Project Managers, develop business cases, report to governance boards, and help shape strategic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex programmes or large-scale projects.
• Strong project and financial management skills.
• Experience delivering organisational change and benefits.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• A strategic mindset, resilience and a collaborative approach.
• A project management qualification, or equivalent experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate programmes from initiation through to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Support and mentor Project Managers, helping them navigate risks, issues, resources and delivery challenges.
• Develop business cases, undertake research and help shape strategic opportunities for the councils.
• Provide clear and effective reporting to governance boards, senior managers, Members and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our project and programme management framework.
• Occasionally manage individual projects alongside your wider programme responsibilities.

Skills

Programme management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change management

PM qualification

Job description

Ready to lead change that really matters?

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Programme Manager to join our Transformation & Innovation team.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex programmes that deliver meaningful change across Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council. You'll play a key role in shaping and delivering projects that improve services for residents, support our employees and drive our corporate efficiencies forward.

What you'll be doing

As a Programme Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a portfolio of interrelated projects, ensuring outcomes and benefits are realised while balancing priorities, risks, budgets and resources. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation and provide leadership to project teams to ensure successful delivery.

You will:

• Lead and coordinate programmes from initiation through to delivery and benefits realisation
• Support and mentor Project Managers, helping them navigate risks, issues, resources and delivery challenges.
• Develop business cases, undertake research and help shape strategic opportunities for the councils.
• Provide clear and effective reporting to governance boards, senior managers, Members and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our project and programme management framework.
• Occasionally manage individual projects alongside your wider programme responsibilities.

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys bringing people together to deliver results. You'll be comfortable working across organisational boundaries, managing competing priorities and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience managing complex programmes or large-scale projects.
• Strong project and financial management skills.
• Experience delivering organisational change and benefits.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities
• A strategic mindset, resilience and a collaborative approach.
• A project management qualification, or equivalent experience and training.

Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026

Interview Date: W/c 30th November 2026

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including

• free onsite parking
• employee discounts
• a competitive holiday allowance
• wellbeing initiatives
• the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.