Programme Director
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Programme Director
Fixed Term Contract to end 30 April 2027
Salary range £82,938 - £90,140 pa (personal salary)
Full Time
Spelthorne Borough Council is a progressive, local authority. We are working hard to deliver the best services for our residents. Spelthorne Borough is located 15 miles west of Central London and benefits from good connections across the capital and the South East. With 12 miles of the River Thames located within the borough, 750 acres of parks and open green spaces, and bustling towns and villages, Spelthorne Borough is a wonderful place to work, and live.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to direct and deliver our improvement and recovery plan as a result of a best value inspection and Government intervention. Spelthorne has to achieve challenging targets internally and to meet future requirements as we enter Local Government Reorganisation. This role provides an opportunity to lead on moving us to a position where we fulfil the “directions” as specified by the Government from the best value review.
You will work with the senior leadership team and Commissioners to deliver the Improvement and Recovery Plan. You will report to the Chief Executive and ensure the effective running and delivery of the Improvement and Recovery plan. You will work closely with other senior officers to ensure delivery of the Plan and provide appropriate advice and information on progress to the Improvement and Recovery Board, the Council and its committees.
You need to have excellent programme management skills and ideally been involved in a Government “intervention” process elsewhere so that you can ensure delivery of the Improvement and Recovery Plan. We are looking for you to lead and challenge the “norm” to drive service transformation and culture change and ensure timely delivery of the Plan. You will lead the Programme Management Office for driving the Council’s Improvement and Recovery Plan.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
This post is subject to appointment by the Council’s Appointments Committee. For an informal discussion about the role, please call Dawn Richards, PA to Chief Executive on 01784 446250 to arrange a call with Daniel Mouawad, Chief Executive.
Closing date: 26 September 2025 (Noon)
Longlisting Interviews: week commencing 13 October 2025
Final interviews: week commencing 27 October 2025
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
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Salary range
- £82,938 - £90,140 per year