The Role
To apply, please use the link below as only applications via the link will be considered: Penna | Job board | Senior Programme Manager
The Senior Programme Manager will take a leading role in managing the Southwark Construction department to ensure that new homes and rebuilding projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
The successful applicant will sit within a high-quality technical, professional programme management support team that is responsible for supporting the delivery teams to attain high standards and achieve the council’s homebuilding targets.
The Senior Programme Manager will work closely with other internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage the council’s homebuilding programme and ensure that Southwark Construction achieves all milestone deadlines within budget.
The successful candidate will report on and present programme information to key stakeholders including Members, Cabinet, senior officers and delivery partners such as the Greater London Authority (GLA).
About Us
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark, we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Additional Information:
- This is a Permanent, full-time position
- Standard 36hours, Monday - Friday
- Basic DBS will be required
For more information about the role, please read through the Job description attached below
Please follow this link to apply directly on Penna | Job board | Senior Programme Manager
Additional salary details
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged, and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working and home working options. We offer a competitive salary, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance as well as a number of other permanent staff benefits (Eye care scheme/Cycle 2 Work and Cycle Loan/Season ticket loan/oyster card pool/Essential User parking permits/Free swim and gym scheme/Proud to Care Rewards).
You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment Timetable
Advert Closing Date: 11:59pm on the 10th September 2023
Interview Date: 4 October 2023
We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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