At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful capital projects that enhance communities and public services.
- Company: Progressive London Local Authority focused on regeneration and sustainable development.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible working, and exposure to senior leadership.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and strategic decision-making.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in London while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale capital programmes and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
You will be joining a progressive and forward-thinking London Local Authority recognised for delivering high-impact capital programmes that improve communities and public services. With a strong commitment to regeneration, infrastructure investment, and sustainable development, the organisation is entering a critical phase of its capital delivery portfolio and requires experienced programme leadership to drive outcomes.
As Programme Manager - Capital Delivery, you will lead a complex portfolio of capital projects, ensuring the effective planning, governance, and execution of programmes aligned to strategic objectives. You will oversee end-to-end delivery across multiple workstreams, managing risks, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the successful delivery of a multi-million-pound capital programme across infrastructure, regeneration, or public assets
- Establishing programme governance structures and ensuring compliance with local authority and statutory regulations
- Managing and coordinating project managers, consultants, and contractors
- Overseeing financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, and value for money
- Providing strategic oversight, reporting progress to senior leadership and elected members
- Identifying and mitigating programme-level risks and issues
- Driving continuous improvement in programme delivery processes
What you'll need to succeed:
- Proven experience delivering large-scale capital programmes within a local authority or public sector environment
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
- In-depth knowledge of capital delivery frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements
- Experience managing complex budgets and financial reporting
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, APM, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
What you'll get in return:
- Opportunity to lead high-profile programmes that have a tangible impact on London communities
- Competitive day rate and flexible working arrangements
- Exposure to strategic decision-making and senior leadership engagement
- A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment
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Programme Manager - Capital Delivery in London employer: Hays
Join a dynamic London Local Authority that prioritises community enhancement through impactful capital programmes. With a strong focus on regeneration and sustainable development, the organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and strategic engagement, making it an ideal environment for Programme Managers looking to make a meaningful difference in public services.
