Programme Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Westmorland and Furness Council
£66,642 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Manager role at Westmorland and Furness Council involves leading a multi-faceted programme to support the delivery of the Council Plan Annual Plan for 2025/26. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to drive organizational change and improve service delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that outcomes are sustainable and aligned with the council's vision. This temporary position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within the community until March 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of the Priority Delivery Programme.
- Collaborate with service leaders, elected members, partners, and Trade Union colleagues.
- Challenge current ways of working and adopt an evidence-based approach to benefits realization.
- Support service improvement initiatives that are customer-focused, innovative, and efficient.
- Drive transformation within the organization to foster a caring and learning-focused culture.
Key Skills:
- Experience in leading and coordinating organization-wide change programmes.
- Knowledge of council services, relevant legislation, and policies.
- Strong data analysis skills and effective communication abilities.
- Inspiring and motivational leadership qualities.
- Commitment to creating a compassionate and forward-thinking working culture.
Salary (Rate): £66,642.00 yearly
City: Kendal
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow, to be agreed with successful candidate. Also with home working.
Contract Type: Temporary until 31/03/2026
Are you looking for a short-term project where you can make a real difference and deliver meaningful change? We’re seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Westmorland and Furness Council Programme Management Office on a temporary basis, supporting the delivery of our Council Plan Annual Plan for 2025/26. Our vision is simple: we want Westmorland and Furness to be a great place to live, work, and thrive.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving the Priority Delivery Programme , working closely with service leaders, elected members, partners, and Trade Union colleagues. You will lead the development and delivery of a multi-faceted programme, ensuring outcomes are sustainable, affordable, and fit for purpose . A key part of the role will involve constructively challenging current ways of working and taking an evidence-based approach to benefits realisation. You will support service improvement that is customer-focused, innovative, and efficient. We are committed to delivering a step change in how we support our workforce and foster a caring, modern, and learning-focused organisational culture. We’re looking for someone with the passion and programme management expertise to drive this transformation with a clear focus on delivering meaningful benefits.
Who we are looking for… You’ll be someone who is: Inspiring and motivational , with a commitment to creating a compassionate and forward-thinking working culture. Highly experienced in leading and coordinating organisation-wide change programmes within large and complex organisations. Knowledgeable about council services, relevant legislation and policies. Comfortable with data analysis and effective communication across all levels.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, agile, and innovative team that is leading change across the council and helping to shape a better future—for our communities and our workforce.
What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
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If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Faye Collis on 07385 554778 .