Programme Manager

Appointment type Fixed Term - Covering for secondment until 24 May 2026

Hours 37 hours per week

Derbyshire County Council are looking to recruit a number of roles within our Portfolio Management and Transformation function. We are looking for highly motivated and experienced individuals to effectively manage and help shape our high complex, high risk and high-cost projects within our Portfolio. At Derbyshire County Council, we’re truly ambitious about building on our success and continuing our journey towards a more modern, innovative and efficient Council. We are focused on delivering services that help create opportunities for our residents and communities, as well as a great place to live and work. We’re committed to improve both our services and our culture to meet our communities’ changing needs within a sustainable financial context.

The Portfolio Management & Transformation function, works alongside our Senior Leaders to provide professional and high-quality project management to our Portfolio of Transformational Change. We are looking for a Grade 14 Programme Manger on a 12 month fixed term contract or internal secondment, with the following:-

• Lead on delivery of large programmes or projects across any area of the council, integrating activities of a number of stakeholders that may be internal and external
• Lead the scoping and planning of key programmes and projects, translating business objectives into tangible deliverables with a structured approach and clear ownership and accountability
• Provide a business partner lens to scoping potential programmes of change by advising on pipeline, changing priorities, dependencies, known issues to resolve, and potential risks to mitigate

Qualifications

• Prince2 Practitioner
• MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) practitioner

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (34 days): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

How to Apply: Submit your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should outline the reasons for your interest and your skills, knowledge, and experience, taking account of the requirements set out in the job and person profile for the role and not exceed more than 2 sides of A4. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Katrina.Curnow@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Dates: Week Commencing 14 July 2025

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.