Programme Advisor

Role: Programme Advisor

Location: Home based

Duration: Up to March 2027

Rate: £280 - £320 per day

Job Description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting for an experienced Programme Adviser to support delivery of a high-profile national programme involving local government, central government and wider public-sector partners. Working within a collaborative programme team, you will help ensure delivery is effective, evidence-based and aligned to national priorities. This role suits professionals with strong analytical capability, experience operating in complex public-sector environments, and confidence engaging with councils, combined authorities and government departments.

Key responsibilities of the Programme Advisor includes

• Analyse and challenge programme delivery information gathered through reporting returns and regular contact with project leads.
• Support risk and issue management, ensuring documentation and performance information remain accurate and up to date.
• Act as a link between senior leadership, programme management colleagues and regional teams to ensure information flows effectively.
• Refine and maintain programme processes for assessing, administering and monitoring activity and funding.
• Lead regional reporting cycles, including updates and end-of-phase summaries.
• Provide analysis and insight to support senior boards and programme governance.
• Work with engagement colleagues to support events, briefings, communications and learning materials.
• Coordinate meetings, distribute papers, capture actions and support specific programme activity as directed.
• Prepare reports, policy papers and briefings on sensitive and complex issues.
• Represent programme interests at stakeholder meetings when required.
• Build and maintain relationships with programme managers, local government officers, central government specialists and other partners.
• Undertake research and gather intelligence to support continuous improvement.
• Lead specific projects as directed by senior leadership.
• Promote innovation, share learning and contribute to a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement.

The successful Programme Advisor will have

• A broad understanding of local and/or central government and how they operate.
• Experience managing a complex workload and meeting deadlines across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical capability, including data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Experience researching and analysing information from multiple sources and producing clear, comprehensive papers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence advising stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment.
• Political sensitivity, discretion and professionalism when dealing with senior officers and elected members.
• A flexible, positive and proactive approach to work.

If you're an analytical, collaborative and confident public-sector professional who can support programme delivery and strengthen performance, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by the 25th of September.