Remote Programme Advisor: Public-Sector Delivery & Analytics

Sellick Partnership; York and North Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting for an experienced Programme Adviser to support delivery of a high-profile national programme in the public sector. The role is home-based with a daily rate of £280–£320 and a duration up to March 2027.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, experience in complex government environments, and confidence engaging with councils, combined authorities and government departments.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of local and/or central government operations.
• Ability to manage a complex workload across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong data analysis and performance monitoring capabilities.
• Experience researching information from multiple sources and producing clear papers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment.
• Political sensitivity, discretion and professionalism when dealing with senior officers.
• Flexible, positive and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and challenge programme delivery information gathered through reporting returns and regular contact with project leads.
• Support risk and issue management, ensuring documentation and performance information remain accurate and up to date.
• Act as a link between senior leadership, programme management colleagues and regional teams to ensure information flows effectively.
• Refine and maintain programme processes for assessing, administering and monitoring activity and funding.
• Lead regional reporting cycles, including updates and end-of-phase summaries.
• Provide analysis and insight to support senior boards and programme governance.
• Work with engagement colleagues to support events, briefings, communications and learning materials.
• Coordinate meetings, distribute papers, capture actions and support specific programme activity as directed.
• Prepare reports, policy papers and briefings on sensitive and complex issues.
• Represent programme interests at stakeholder meetings when required.
• Build and maintain relationships with programme managers, local government officers, central government specialists and other partners.
• Undertake research and gather intelligence to support continuous improvement.
• Lead specific projects as directed by senior leadership.
• Promote innovation, share learning and contribute to a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical capability

Public sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy awareness

Organisation & detail

Discrete professionalism

Job description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting for an experienced Programme Adviser to support delivery of a high-profile national programme in the public sector. The role is home-based with a daily rate of £280–£320 and a duration up to March 2027.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, experience in complex government environments, and confidence engaging with councils, combined authorities and government departments.