Programme Manager Pride in Place – Thamesmead Birchmere Park

Overview

In this role you lead the Pride in Place Programme for Thamesmead Birchmere Park, managing multi-year investment and delivering community-focused improvements. You work closely with the Neighbourhood Board, residents and partners to ensure governance, delivery and meaningful outcomes. You will oversee budgets, procurement and grant processes while promoting transparent, inclusive decision-making. This is a high-profile opportunity to shape place-based regeneration with local people at its heart.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and delivery of the Pride in Place Programme for Thamesmead Birchmere Park
• Support and advise the Independent Chair and Neighbourhood Board in development and delivery of projects
• Manage programme budgets, project delivery, procurement and grant funding processes
• Ensure compliance with government funding requirements and public sector governance standards
• Develop strong relationships with residents, community groups, elected members and partner organisations
• Oversee programme monitoring, evaluation, risk management and performance reporting
• Champion transparent and inclusive decision-making that reflects local priorities and aspirations
• Promote Pride in Place through effective communication, engagement and partnership working

Key requirements

• Experience managing large-scale programmes and project portfolios, including budget management and performance reporting
• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, procurement and grant funding processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills
• Experience working with community organisations, residents and voluntary groups
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex political and community environment
• Commitment to transparency, inclusivity and resident-led decision-making
• Experience of regeneration, economic development, neighbourhood renewal or place-based programmes (beneficial)

• Proactive and highly organized
• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication and presentation
• Programme governance
• Risk management
• Procurement

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