Recovery Programme Manager- interim role

Responsible to: Head of Programmes and Change

Main purpose of Job:

The Improvement and Recovery Plan was agreed by Cabinet in March 2025. It has been set up as a programme and aligned to benefits and milestones. New governance has also been established.

Additional Programme Manager Capacity is required to provide flexible senior programme management capacity. The immediate likely priorities are:

Development of a programme to develop future options for libraries.

Programme Management of existing Governance Programme

The role will focus on:

* Defining existing programme or developing new programme

* Developing any business cases needed

* Mobilising programme ensuring specific tasks are progressed and change is implemented

* Develop appropriate reporting

* Managing risks and issues

* Ensure focus on impact and benefits

Financial Responsibilities:

Management of Programme/ Project budgets, incl. relevant supplier engagement / management. Departmental budgets will be managed by the Head of Service.

Main purpose of Job:

The Programme Manager is accountable for leading a defined programme or set of projects and the associated business change activities which make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Council's Strategic aims, including the delivery of the Recovery Plan, and management of associated financial pressures.

The Council is currently looking for two Recovery Programme Managers to be assigned to lead the Transformation (Organisational Change) and Children's recovery workstreams for two years within Phase 2 of the Recovery Programme.

This leader will build compelling business cases to drive change, establishing appropriate programme governance and assurance, monitoring progress, managing risks and issues, and ensuring business can accommodate the change. Supporting the Head of Service and other senior managers in the Recovery Unit in leading, assuring, reporting honestly, and delivering a portfolio of work in support of the recovery aims of the Council.

An experienced and exemplary leader, with professional credibility gained from working within a project / programme management environment, this role will be influential in delivering change that supports best practice and the delivery of the Council's recovery aims and strategic objectives in its Corporate Plan