Overview
In this role you drive the council’s devolution programme, coordinating cross-directorate work and aligning with SBSA. You will shape planning, governance and delivery to maximise devolution opportunities for residents and businesses. You translate complex policy and stakeholder interests into clear plans and actionable deliverables, working in a politically sensitive, fast-changing environment. You will collaborate with senior officers, elected members and partner authorities to produce high-quality reporting and strategic recommendations. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence public sector reform at a regional scale.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working arrangements
- diverse and inclusive workforce
- wellbeing support
- training and development
- pensions and leave details
- employee recognition and development
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design and implementation of the devolution programme and its interdependencies
- Define sequencing of programme and projects to meet council objectives and SBSA alignment
- Produce concise reports, cabinet updates and briefings for councillors and senior leaders
- Conduct high-quality research and synthesize evidence from diverse sources
- Advise Directorate Leadership Teams on devolution implications to maintain service delivery during change
Key requirements
- Strong programme management capability with experience in complex, high-profile programmes
- Policy analysis and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to operate in politically sensitive environments and provide constructive challenge
- Experience coordinating across directorates, partner organisations and elected representatives
- Ability to translate ambiguity into clear plans and deliverables
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills
- creative
- collaborative
- analytical
- programme management
- policy analysis
- governance and reporting
Programme Manager Devolution in Brighton employer: Brighton & Hove City Council
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Contact Details:
Brighton & Hove City Council Recruitment Team
