Location
London

Hours
Full-time, 36 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend working may be required to meet programme and governance requirements.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Southwark Council is delivering a major programme of change to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring services remain financially sustainable. Our Change Team within Strategy & Communities brings together programme management, delivery management, service design, business analysis and PMO expertise to deliver complex transformation across the organisation. We are seeking two experienced Senior Programme Managers to provide strategic leadership across major housing transformation programmes, driving meaningful service improvements while ensuring change delivers lasting benefits and value for money. You will lead the planning and delivery of high-profile transformation programmes, translating strategic priorities into clear plans, measurable outcomes and tangible benefits for residents. You will work closely with directors, senior responsible officers, elected Members and service leaders to ensure successful programme delivery across a complex organisation. Key responsibilities include leading major housing transformation programmes from inception through to implementation and benefits realisation; managing Programme Leads and multidisciplinary teams, providing strategic direction, support and challenge; establishing robust governance, assurance and reporting arrangements for senior stakeholders; overseeing programme budgets, funding, business cases and resource planning; managing risks, issues, dependencies and delivery challenges across multiple workstreams; driving service improvements, efficiencies and value for money while maintaining a resident-focused approach; and strengthening programme management capability and supporting the development of colleagues across programme teams.

Experience
Extensive experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within local government, the wider public sector or a similarly complex organisation. Proven success in delivering measurable service improvements, efficiencies and financial benefits. Significant experience managing multidisciplinary teams and resources across competing priorities. Strong expertise in programme governance, business case development, financial management and benefits realisation. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and work effectively with elected Members. Experience of driving change through service design, business analysis and wider transformation methodologies.

About you
Strategic and influential programme leader committed to inclusive, resident-focused change and continuous improvement. Able to work collaboratively across complex organisations and maintain a focus on delivering lasting benefits and value for money.

Qualifications
A degree-level qualification or equivalent in Programme or Project Management (such as PRINCE2, MSP or similar) is required.