Programme Manager

Job introduction

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Job Title: Programme Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

Liverpool City Council is on a significant transformation and we're looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to help us deliver our key change programmes.

As part of our Transformation Team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of Liverpool by managing high-impact programmes that touch on all areas of Council activity. Initially, your work is likely to focus on one of these key programmes:

• Children’s Social Care Sufficiency: Ensuring the availability of in-house children’s homes, residential placements, and fostering services
• Children’s TOM: Improving the delivery model of Children’s Services including FDAC (Family Drug and Alcohol Court) and other business support functions

However, our Programme Managers operate as a flexible pool of resource and can be allocated across any number of organisational programmes – including in adult’s social care, homelessness and temporary accommodation, and on Community Transport.

Why join our team?

Our Programme Managers make a real difference, delivering tangible improvements that affect the people who live and work in Liverpool. The work is high-profile, involving complex stakeholders and challenges, but it offers the opportunity to be part of a team driving real transformation across the city.

This is an exciting time to join us, as you'll help implement changes that shape Liverpool’s future. You’ll collaborate closely with directorates to scope, plan, and execute transformation programmes, ensuring risks and issues are managed effectively, and that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Scoping and planning transformation programmes for smooth implementation
• Managing risks, issues, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery
• Leading and supporting programme staff, ensuring they meet their development goals
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders and managing expectations throughout the programme lifecycle

What we're looking for:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering change and making an impact. If you have a Programme Management qualification or relevant experience, and you thrive in environments where flexibility and adaptability are key, we want to hear from you.

You'll need to:

• Provide strong leadership and build high-performing teams
• Scope and plan high-profile programmes aligned with Council objectives
• Build excellent relationships with diverse and complex stakeholder groups
• Navigate ambiguity and ensure effective governance to support programme outcomes
• This is a hybrid role, which will require flexibility in prioritising face to face to meetings where needed

What you'll gain:

Joining our transformation team means being at the heart of change in Liverpool. You’ll have the opportunity to lead significant programmes and make a lasting impact, while developing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (Role dependent) - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 29 June 2025
Shortlisting date: Monday 30 June onward
Interview date: W/C 7 July 2025 and will include a presentation on a topic to be disclosed once interviews are arranged. Interview questions will also be shared prior to interview.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Angela Cottrell at angela.cottrell@liverpool.gov.uk.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

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