Programme Officer
Application Deadline: 7 May 2026
Department: Skills and Employment
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sheffield Head Office
Reporting To: Senior Development Manager
Compensation: £42,840 - £46,142 / year
Description
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 9 £42,840 - £46,142
Location: Sheffield – This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
We are looking for a Programme Officer to join us at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. Joining the Employment & Careers team on a permanent basis, you will work with local, regional, and national partners to shape, develop, and influence the implementation of programmes, building health support in employees and deliver skills needed for productivity and inclusive growth.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria as detailed within the role profile. Please note all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.
Interviews: The hiring team will hold interviews for this role on the 20th and 21st May.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in further detail before applying, please email the hiring manager at Neil.Wilkinson1@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of employment and skills programmes (e.g., WorkWell, Connect to Work), ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and local needs.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of delivery plans, project documentation, and grant cost registers.
- Contribute to procurement and commissioning activities, including drafting specifications, coordinating processes, and liaising with providers.
- Support mobilisation and implementation phases, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective programme launch and delivery.
- Engage with stakeholders across local authorities, providers, and partners to support collaboration and information sharing.
- Review programme performance, budgets, and outputs, maintaining accurate records and highlighting risks or variances.
- Provide administrative and project support, including reporting, data analysis, and briefings for senior colleagues.
- Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of programmes, identifying opportunities for development and sharing learning across the team.
About you
- You have experience of working within programme or project environments, with an understanding of employment, skills, or work and health agendas.
- You are confident working with a range of stakeholders, including local partners and service providers, and supporting engagement activities to ensure successful programme delivery.
- You demonstrate strong problem‑solving, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to the smooth running of complex programmes.
- Experience of supporting partnership working, monitoring performance, and contributing to continuous improvement activities would be beneficial.
- You are comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, using data and feedback to support programme development and maximise impact.
For further detail about the requirements for this role, please see the criteria listed within the role profile attached.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme – All colleagues have access to this scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference.
- Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro‑rata for part‑time colleagues.
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
- Hybrid working – Most roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles that are on site full time. We cannot accommodate remote working contracts unless specified.
- Flexible Hours Scheme – Allows office‑based employees flexibility and discretion over their working hours. They can accrue credit or debit of working hours and take time off as Flexi‑Leave or banked annual leave.
- Rewarding You – Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
- Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on‑the‑job training and qualifications.
- Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to professional bodies is applicable, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees, subject to approval by Line Management.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. All employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements from day one of employment, and all requests will be considered subject to operational requirements.
Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.
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