Senior Programme Officer - Housing

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training & development

Job summary

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Programme Officer to lead a portfolio of housing programmes. You will work with delivery partners to develop high‑quality proposals and deliver new homes across South Yorkshire, ensuring governance, robust funding, and effective reporting.

You will manage the full project lifecycle, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and support continuous improvement to maximise benefits for residents and

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects through the full lifecycle.
• Proven ability to develop business cases and deliver outcomes.
• Strong governance and risk management knowledge.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of housing programmes and projects.
• Monitor financial performance and funding claims.
• Provide guidance to Programme Officers and teams.
• Prepare reports for senior leaders and boards.
• Promote continuous improvement across the programme delivery.

Skills

Project & programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Financial awareness

Analytical thinking

Job description

Senior Programme Officer - Housing

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Department: Programme Management Office

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Kemba Mitchell

Compensation: £42,840 - £46,142 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade 9 £42,840 - £46,142
• Location: Sheffield (hybrid working)

Are you an experienced programme or project professional who enjoys turning plans into successful outcomes and working with a wide range of partners to deliver meaningful change?

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a proactive and motivated Senior Programme Officer to join our Programme Delivery Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing a portfolio of funded programmes and projects that support South Yorkshire's strategic priorities and deliver benefits for residents, businesses and communities.

As a Senior Programme Officer, you will work across the full project lifecycle, from business case development and approval through to delivery, monitoring, evaluation and closure. You will help ensure that funded programmes are well-governed, financially robust and aligned with organisational objectives, while supporting continuous improvement and the sharing of best practice across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, engage with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute directly to major investments that make a lasting impact across South Yorkshire.

About the role

As a Senior Programme Officer, you will take the lead on a portfolio of housing programmes and projects, supporting delivery partners and scheme promoters to develop high-quality proposals and successfully deliver new homes in South Yorkshire.

You will provide guidance and challenge throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are managed effectively, funding agreements are robust, risks are identified and mitigated, and reporting requirements are met. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help ensure projects remain on track, deliver agreed outcomes and comply with governance and assurance requirements.

The role includes monitoring financial performance, processing funding claims, supporting change control processes, maintaining accurate programme information and preparing reports for senior leaders and decision‑making boards. You will also contribute to programme reviews, evaluation activity and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen programme delivery across SYMCA.

In addition, you will provide support and guidance to Programme Officers and colleagues within the team, helping to build capability and promote consistent, high-quality programme management practices.

About you

You are an organised and analytical programme professional with experience of managing projects or programmes through different stages of the delivery lifecycle. You are confident working in a fast‑paced environment, balancing competing priorities and building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Experience of project and programme management, governance and reporting.
• Experience of managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience of preparing reports, briefings and project documentation for a range of audiences.
• Knowledge of project governance, assurance and risk management processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to analyse information, identify solutions and make sound recommendations.
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries and with delivery partners.
• Financial awareness and an understanding of monitoring project budgets and funding.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and make informed decisions.

You will be a confident communicator with strong influencing skills and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes. Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys working collaboratively to turn investment into tangible benefits and who is motivated by helping deliver programmes that make a real difference across South Yorkshire.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well‑placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of benefits include :

• Continuous Employment – If you are currently employed by a Local Government employer, or any other employer under the Redundancy Modification Scheme, and do not have a break in service, your length of service can be transferred upon starting. This will apply to entitlement calculations including annual leave, maternity leave and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro‑ratio for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi‑Scheme which allows office‑based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time‑off in the form of Flexi‑Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on‑the‑job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.