Newham Sparks - Data & Digital Borough Programme Manager

Newham Sparks - Data & Digital Borough Programme Manager
£55,439 - £67,313

Fixed Term 2 Years

About us

Newham is a place that is full of potential and brimming with energy and talent. Proud to be one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,00 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London.

In recent years we have seen unparalleled levels of investment, growth, and interest in our Borough, but for all our successes, Covid-19 laid bare the endemic inequality that exists in our borough and how now, the Cost of Living crisis is exacerbating that. That’s why we are working towards Building a Fairer Newham, focused on economic security, health, equality and the environment, whilst delivering outcomes-focused change in Newham for our residents, communities and businesses. All of this is anchored in our enduring commitment to developing an inclusive economy where all can benefit, driving people powered change, responding to the climate emergency and promoting the health, well-being and happiness of our residents and community. 

This role sits at the centre of our approach to delivering this vision as a key member of the Digital  team leading on the programme delivery of our Newham Sparks programme. Newham Sparks is our ambition for the Borough to become a catalyst – and London’s destination – for innovators and investors in the growing data sector. It will support our community into the jobs of the future whilst at the same time unlocking the value of data and digital in everything we do as a Council; from keeping our streets clean and promoting sustainable transport to improving the air we breathe.

Further information about our Newham Sparks initiative can be found on https://www.newham.gov.uk/newhamsparks 

About the role 

This role will lead on the programme delivery of the Newham Sparks programme, managing activity across key working groups. The role will work with the Strategic SME and Advisor to the Mayor, alongside the programme board, to design the programme and proactively monitor its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action as required. The role will co-ordinate internal capability and external partnerships for the council to deliver effective change and accelerate the ambitions of the Newham Sparks strategy. This will include working with partners in Newham – including our schools, FE sector and universities and bringing them together with businesses large and small to build a network and movement that will promote Newham as the place for the data economy, while ensuring Newham residents have the skills and opportunities to get into the industry. You will also work closely with the regeneration and property team to bring forward ambitious proposals for the delivery of a Data Campus at East Ham town hall. 

About you

You will be ambitious for the people Newham and proud to work with and to represent its diverse communities with energy, commitment and creativity. An experienced professional with strong programme and stakeholder management skills, you will be able to mobilise the programme team, lead on the design, planning and delivery of the programme and lead on the oversight of programme reporting and governance. You will have experience leading large-scale programmes that involve multiple stakeholders and partners to deliver its objectives. Experience in delivering programmes focused around digital inclusion, education and skills development, economic development or digital smart cities initiatives will be beneficial. Whilst you may not have worked in the data/digital sectors directly, you will need to demonstrate an interest and appetite to learn about how these sectors are shaping the future of work and how we can ensure Newham residents are set up to benefit from these changes.

   Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including offices in Dockside and working from home.
• Generous pension allowance (with employer contributions of up to 8%)
• Access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye test and Flu vouchers

If you have any questions please contact Ikramul Haque, Head of Digital, Data and Digital Democracy: Ikramul.Haque@newham.gov.uk 

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Closing date 1.2.23

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Additional Information

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