Capital PMO Manager

Job Description

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

Capital PMO Manager

Lead programme management and performance for Croydon’s £40m capital programme.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Capital PMO Manager to oversee programme management, performance and reporting across Croydon’s Housing Capital Programme. This is a pivotal role in ensuring our investment in homes and building safety is delivered effectively, transparently, and with measurable impact.

About the role

• Lead the PMO function across the Housing Capital Programme (£40m+ annual investment).
• Design, monitor, and report on KPIs, milestones, financial performance, and compliance.
• Provide insight and challenge to improve delivery and value for money.
• Manage systems for programme monitoring, risk management, and reporting.
• Support senior leaders with accurate data and analysis for decision-making.
• Lead and develop a small team, ensuring consistent programme management standards.

About you

• Strong experience of programme or project management within housing, construction, or capital investment.
• Excellent data analysis, performance management, and financial reporting skills.
• Proven ability to lead a PMO function and embed robust processes.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to work with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with attention to detail.

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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Application Closing Date: 18 June 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing 26 June

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About us

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.