Assistant Programme Manager – Ref APM

Salary £33,670 pa

Fixed term contract (2 years)

The Borough of Broxbourne is in south east Hertfordshire, just north of London and the M25, with a population of 96,000. It is an attractive place to live and work and is just 25 minutes from Liverpool Street and Stratford International stations by train. There is also good access to airports and the rest of the UK. 

It is an exciting time to join Broxbourne! We have secured £14.3 million from our Levelling Up Fund (LUF) bid in the town of Waltham Cross which will fund a two-year programme with three capital regeneration projects. The delivery of these projects, alongside significant developer led investment, provide an opportunity for transformative change in Waltham Cross. 

Project “Restore Civic Pride” will involve significant public realm and road improvements that will transform the heart of the town.

Project “Enhance Life Chances” will deliver a refurbished community hub and sills training centre to improve job prospects for local people and reduce poverty.

Project “Health and Wellbeing” will deliver enhances sports and recreations facilities to improve health and welling and reduce anti-social behavior. 

You will assist the Programme Manager to provide overall management and effective implementation of the LUF programme, including reporting to the LUF Delivery Board, undertaking monitoring and evaluation in accordance with Government requirements, governance, assurance and financial management. You will co-ordinate a complex, high value programme delivered alongside partners. Stakeholder engagement and communication will be key to succeeding in this role.  You will also support with delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

You will be highly organised, an excellent communicator and have the ability to work effectively using your own initiative. Some previous experience of project management, town centre regeneration and or experience submitting Government returns is desirable. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.

We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other childcare, leisure and culture services.

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.

Application forms must be submitted online by 23 April 2023 (quoting the above reference).

Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.

Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk

Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk