Programme Manager

Local Government Chronicle; Winchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority in the UK is seeking a driven Programme Manager to oversee large-scale construction and asset strategy programs. The role involves initiating and managing various projects while ensuring effective governance and risk management. Candidates should exhibit strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. This position offers an inclusive workplace and opportunities for development, alongside various staff benefits such as flexible working arrangements and training opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Family-friendly policies

Interest-free travel loans

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, shape, and manage large scale construction programs.
• Oversee governance, risk management, and client management.
• Support and influence programme teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Programme Manager

Employer: Hampshire County Council

Location: Winchester, UK

Employment type: Permanent

Published on: 7 Jan 2026

Overview

An exciting opportunity with Hampshire County Council's Property Services: deliver great public value outcomes through one integrated Property Team, valuing our customers and staff.

About Property Services

Property Services is a 400‑strong, multi‑disciplinary team working for Hampshire County Council and partner organisations across the South East. We shape, design, deliver, maintain, and manage buildings and sites that provide essential public services and spaces for our communities. Our full range of services includes consultancy and design, operational property services, programme and project management, estates development, print services, facilities management, and procurement solutions.

The Role

This senior role sits within the Pipeline & Programmes Team of our award‑winning Property Service – one of the largest in‑house property functions in local government. You will play a key role in shaping and managing large‑scale programmes of construction and asset strategy work across our portfolio, supporting over 1,000 sites and 1.4 million residents across Hampshire.

What You'll Do

In this role you will be responsible for initiating, shaping, and managing large scale programmes of construction and asset strategy work across the asset portfolio. You will be instrumental in overseeing governance, risk management, client management, and resource mapping across the service to facilitate successful delivery. Through your management you will inspire multidisciplinary teams, bringing new ideas, methods, challenge, and a forward‑looking approach to the table. You will place high value on supporting and influencing your programme teams and stakeholders. As part of the Pipeline & Programmes leadership team, you will be passionate about building our reputation, developing the team around you, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a driven Programme Manager with a 'can do' attitude and a flexible approach to lead a team with a varied workload. You will be comfortable working autonomously as well as leading project teams, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and bring structure, clarity, and direction. Alongside strong organisational and communication skills, you will bring the expertise required to lead our programmes of work and the focus and determination needed to deliver for our customers. Experience in local government or a related environment is not essential; however, an understanding of local government or the wider public sector would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward‑looking local authority, we offer a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. We provide a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, and an opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment. We offer a variety of training opportunities, depending on your development needs, and a range of staff benefits, including holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi‑time scheme, family‑friendly policies, and interest‑free travel loans and discounts.