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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
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
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Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
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
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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.
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