Corporate Programme Manager
Location: Town Hall, South Shields / Hybrid
Salary: £53,460 pa
About the Role
The Corporate Programme Manager plays a pivotal role in South Tyneside Council, driving the next phase of the transformation journey and further embedding the Corporate Programme Management Office (CPMO) as a centre of excellence.
- Lead and embed the CPMO as a centre of excellence.
- Provide independent challenge, assurance and insight across the Council’s most significant programmes and projects.
- Oversee delivery of the Council Transformation Programme and major reform initiatives as well as implementation of the Transformation Programme Review.
- Work closely with Senior Officers, Elected Members and Partners, influencing decisions at the highest level.
- Ensure strong governance, clear reporting, effective risk management and rigour on delivery.
- Champion best practice in programme and project management, supporting a positive culture of learning rather than blame.
- Contribute to shaping how we work as an organisation, not just what we deliver.
Who We’re Looking For
- Significant experience delivering complex, strategic programmes.
- Strong knowledge of programme and project management frameworks.
- The ability to operate effectively in a political and senior leadership environment.
- Excellent communication, analytical and influencing skills.
- A calm, resilient and solutions-focused approach to change.
- A strong organisational mindset and commitment to collaborative working.
What You’ll Gain
- Agile and flexible working to support work‑life balance.
- Generous annual leave and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to staff networks and a robust wellbeing offer including face‑to‑face counselling if required.
- A supportive, people‑centred culture backed up by recent staff feedback.
- The opportunity to work on high‑impact, high‑profile programmes.
- The chance to help shape a Council where people feel proud to belong.
We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, reflecting the Council’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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