Location
Croydon

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Grade 17 £66,378 - £68,784 per annum plus fantastic benefits

About the Role
This is an exciting time to join the Commercial Delivery team at Croydon Council, working across a programme of Transformation initiatives including corporate priorities, as well as supporting the Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Programme. These workstreams will deliver a range of commercial projects across the borough, alongside diverse regeneration projects improving the public realm, highways, and community activation to deliver social and economic impact.

As Programme Manager, you will report to the Commercial Development and Delivery Services Programme Director and support the Town Centre Regeneration Programme Manager and wider programme teams. You will collaborate with Project and Regeneration Managers, Heads of Service, Council departments such as Finance and service teams, as well as suppliers and funders.

Your role will support the governance required to deliver the programme, with opportunities to implement incremental improvements in governance processes. Key day-to-day activities include secretariat support, project reporting (Verto), action tracking, maintaining risk and issue registers, and document management.

This role offers the chance to shape how Croydon delivers its housing investment, ensuring residents benefit from safe, high-quality homes and services. You will be part of a professional, supportive team driving real impact for local communities.

Why Join Us?
- Inclusive culture valuing diversity and supporting staff to thrive
- Career development investment and support
- Generous benefits package including Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and option to purchase more
- Commitment to well-being and work-life balance with access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- Family friendly provisions including generous maternity and family leave
- Flexible and agile working options in line with service demand
- Opportunity to make a difference by working for a council dedicated to improving residents’ lives through effective and compassionate housing management

About Us
Croydon Council’s priorities include balancing its books, listening to residents, and delivering sustainable services. The council aims to be financially sustainable, work in partnership with diverse communities and businesses, strengthen collaboration with partners and voluntary sectors, embed good governance, and develop a workforce that respects community diversity.

Key business plan outcomes:
- Croydon as a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
- Children and young people thriving and fulfilling their potential
- A cleaner, safer, healthier borough
- People leading healthier, independent lives for longer

Croydon Council supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding vulnerable groups.

Experience
- Strong experience of programme and project methodologies
- Commercial and financial principles including value creation, cost modelling, and risk management
- Governance and decision-making in complex organisations
- Leadership and team management capability
- Experience leading large-scale, complex, cross-organisational programmes

About You
- Proactive, problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders
- Ability to translate strategic vision into organisation-wide delivery

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.