Programme Manager, Pride in Place (Thamesmead)

Royal Borough of Greenwich; Woolwich; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

Royal Greenwich is seeking an experienced and motivated Programme Manager to lead the delivery of the Pride in Place Programme in Thamesmead Birchmere Park. Pride in Place is a ten-year investment programme bringing £20 million of funding into the neighbourhood to support locally-led improvements, strengthen community pride, and create opportunities for residents.

The role acts as the key link between the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Neighbourhood Board, residents and government departments,

Qualifications

• Experience of managing large-scale programmes and project portfolios, including budget management and performance reporting.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, procurement and grant funding processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
• Experience of working with community organisations, residents and voluntary groups.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of audiences.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex political and community environment.
• A commitment to transparency, inclusivity and resident-led decision-making.
• Experience of regeneration, economic development, neighbourhood renewal or place-based programmes would be particularly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and delivery of the Pride in Place Programme for Thamesmead Birchmere Park.
• Support and advise the Independent Chair and Neighbourhood Board in the development and delivery of projects.
• Manage programme budgets, project delivery, procurement and grant funding processes.
• Ensure compliance with government funding requirements and public sector governance standards.
• Develop strong relationships with residents, community groups, elected members and partner organisations.
• Oversee programme monitoring, evaluation, risk management and performance reporting.
• Champion transparent and inclusive decision-making that reflects local priorities and aspirations.
• Promote Pride in Place through effective communication, engagement and partnership working.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Budget management

Risk management

Grant funding

Communication

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Job description

Royal Greenwich is seeking an experienced and motivated Programme Manager to lead the delivery of the Pride in Place Programme in Thamesmead Birchmere Park. Pride in Place is a ten-year investment programme bringing £20 million of funding into the neighbourhood to support locally-led improvements, strengthen community pride, and create opportunities for residents.

The role acts as the key link between the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Neighbourhood Board, residents and government departments,