Programme Manager – Future Estates Programme (FAP), Bury
Client: Bury Council
Location: Bury, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b25c293e1541
Job Views: 6
Posted: 09.02.2025
Expiry Date: 26.03.2025
Job Description:
Team: Delivery Unit, Corporate Core
As Programme Manager FAP, you will be required to oversee the delivery of the Council’s estates rationalisation programme and plan, which includes the early stages of the complete refurbishment of the existing Town Hall. You will execute and deliver projects in accordance with service requirements, deadlines, and budgets. The Programme Manager is also responsible for the ongoing promotion of robust Project Management techniques and processes across the organisation in line with the principles led by the Corporate Delivery Unit. You will have extensive experience in project managing and delivering a wide range of complex projects and programmes of work.
The role is part of a matrix management approach where you will report into the Head of Performance and Delivery but also be based within the Business Growth and Infrastructure department and report to the Head of Land and Property while leading the FAP project team.
This agile role is based within the Bury town centre campus and is a 12-month fixed-term post to cover maternity leave of the current postholder.
We are particularly looking for experience in managing complex programmes within a local authority landscape, experience in estates management, excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills, the ability to work through detail, and proficiency in clear and concise progress reporting including milestone delivery, key performance indicators, and risk management.
Normal hours of work: 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years, and character references will not be accepted.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver consider our care-experienced young people, promote their life chances, empower them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champion their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.
Benefits of working for Bury Council
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Next steps
For an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Helen Corbishley on [emailprotected].
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