Senior Programme Manager

Job introduction

Are you passionate about driving transformational change that improves lives and strengthens communities? Do you thrive on leading complex, cross-departmental programmes that deliver measurable impact?

We’re looking for an experienced and innovative Senior Programme Manager to join the leadership team of our newly formed Housing People Services department. This pivotal role will help deliver the council’s vision for a fair and inclusive city, supporting our Homes for Everyone strategy and our ambition to create a better Brighton & Hove for all.

Interviews will be held on week commencing 8th December.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Harry Williams – Director of Housing People Services at harry.williams@brighton-hove.gov.uk

About the role

As Senior Programme Manager, you will help tackle some of the city’s most complex challenges, including homelessness, rough sleeping, and the rising cost of temporary accommodation. Directly you will:

• Lead a portfolio of high-impact programmes focused on service transformation and financial sustainability.
• Drive governance, risk management, and benefits realisation across multiple projects.
• Champion creativity and innovation by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging new ideas, and applying fresh approaches

You’ll bring strategic insight, strong programme delivery expertise, and a commitment to inclusive leadership. Your ability to engage stakeholders and lead with purpose will be key to achieving savings and improving outcomes for residents.

Why Work for Brighton & Hove City Council?

Working for Brighton & Hove City Council means joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to learning, collaboration, and innovation. As part of our Learning Organisation, you’ll help embed a culture where people feel connected, confident, and empowered to make a difference. Guided by our five pillars – Be Connected, Be Confident, Be Innovative & Creative, Be Diverse & Inclusive, and Be Healthy & Psychologically Safe – we create an environment where teams thrive, adapt to change, and deliver outstanding outcomes for residents.

About Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove is a vibrant, diverse city on England’s south coast, known for its stunning seafront, historic architecture, and creative energy. Nestled between the South Downs National Park and the English Channel, the city offers a unique blend of urban living and natural beauty. Excellent transport links connect Brighton & Hove to London and the wider region, making it an attractive place to live and work. The city is proud of its strong sense of community, cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainability.

Brighton & Hove was recently rated by Time Out as one of the top 10 best cities in the world, celebrated for its culture, inclusivity, and quality of life—making it an inspiring place to build your career.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Access to learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support services.

Staff discounts and benefits through our employee rewards programme.

Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us

Company information

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).