Programme Manager

Brackenberry Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Pride in Our Slough Programme, overseeing public realm improvements, ward-based clean-ups and community projects. You will manage up to £2 million in capital and revenue funding and collaborate with council teams, residents and external partners to deliver visible improvements across the borough.

The role requires strong programme leadership, robust financial controls and a track record of delivering complex public

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent industry experience.
• Senior programme management qualification (APMP, PRINCE2, P3O or MSP) or at least six years' experience overseeing high-value programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of multiple ward-based improvement projects and public realm programmes.
• Oversee programme budgets up to £2 million, with financial management and value for money.
• Manage controls, documentation, risk registers, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and oversee fair funding application and assessment processes.
• Manage grant funding agreements, claims and compliance with council procedures and financial regulations.

Skills

Programme management

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Risk management

Education

APMP/PRINCE2/P3O/MSP qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Reports)

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Slough to assist with the appointment of a Programme Manager, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Pride in Our Slough Programme, overseeing public realm improvements, targeted ward clean-ups, children's play area improvements and locally funded community projects. The role involves managing complex programmes, overseeing up to £2 million in capital and revenue funding, and working with council teams, residents and external partners to deliver visible improvements across the borough.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple ward-based improvement projects and public realm programmes.
• Oversee programme budgets of up to £2 million, ensuring effective financial management, expenditure tracking and value for money.
• Manage programme controls, documentation, risk registers, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and oversee fair, transparent funding application and assessment processes.
• Manage grant funding agreements, claims and compliance with council procedures and financial regulations.
  Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant industry experience.
• A senior programme management qualification, such as APMP, PRINCE2, P3O or MSP, or at least six years' experience overseeing high-value, multi-million-pound programmes in a complex public sector organisation.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant experience managing large, complex projects and government-funded regeneration programmes.
• Strong financial management and reporting experience within a local government context.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior management, elected members and key stakeholders.
• Experience in contract management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-sector partnership-working skills, including engagement with diverse local communities.