About the role

The Programme Manager will lead and support complex commercial and regeneration projects, ensuring effective governance and delivery across the council. Key activities include project reporting, risk and issue management, and coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders.

What they look for

Programme management Project management Commercial principles Financial principles Cost modelling Risk management Governance Decision-making Leadership Team management Communication skills Influencing skills Strategic vision Stakeholder management Document management

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in programme and project methodologies within complex, fast-paced environments. Strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme Up to 31 days annual leave Flexible working options Agile working options Employee Assistance Programme Maternity leave Family leave provisions

Full description

Salary range: Grade 17 £66,378 - £68,784 p.a. plus fantastic benefits Contract: Fixed Term /Secondment Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Croydon

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, and also a diverse range of regeneration projects delivering improvements in the public realm, highways and community activation to deliver social and economic impact.

About the role

We are recruiting a Programme Manager who will report into the Commercial Development and Delivery Services Programme Director and support the Town Centre Regeneration Programme Manager and the wider programme teams.

The role holder will work with Project and Regeneration Managers, Heads of Service and wider Council departments (e.g. Finance, service teams) as well as suppliers and funders.

The role supports the governance required to deliver the programme and there will be some opportunities to implement incremental improvements in governance processes. Key day to day activities include; secretariat support, project reporting (Verto), actions tracking, maintaining risk and issue registers, document management. See the job description for the full description.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual with success in a fast-paced and complex environment with:

Strong experience of programme and project methodologies
Commercial and financial principles (value creation, cost modelling, risk)
Governance and decision-making in complex organisations
Leadership and team management capability
A proactive, problem-solving approach with attention to detail
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders
Strong ability to translate strategic vision into organisation-wide delivery
Experience of leading large-scale, complex, cross-organisational programmes

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity 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. Our benefits include:

Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
Work Life Balance: Options for flexible and agile working options in line with service demand
Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change.

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Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable

Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses

Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors

Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice

Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning

Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential

Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home

People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer

Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.