PMO Lead for Journeys & Places

Fixed term opportunity expected to last until September 2026
The Journeys & Places programme is an exciting place to work delivering outcomes that will enable economic growth, improve health and contribute towards the climate change crisis. We already have a track record of successful delivery. However, we are seeking to both enhance our community engagement and accelerate our delivery.  A look at our emerging Transport Strategy and Place Shaping Framework will provide you with a greater understanding of our future ambitions: https://letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/transport-placeshaping
To help us achieve this, we are looking for a PMO specialist to support us in taking our delivery to the next level.
You do not need to have Local Government experience or specific exposure to the type of projects that we deliver; we will support you with understanding the operating context. What we are looking for is an experienced and ambitious Programme Management professional who has experience in:

- Managing programmes with a wide portfolio of projects
- Developing effective procurement strategies
- Designing processes which ensures effective governance whilst enabling project delivery at pace
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships both internally and externally
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to create effective project reporting dashboards

At any interview, candidates will be required to provide real-life examples to demonstrate that they have the skills and experience required for this role.
In return, you will be operating in an environment with supportive and diverse colleagues who are intent on delivering positive outcomes for the community. We offer a flexible environment, one that understands that in addition to the commitment to our professional lives, we all have other important areas of our lives to consider too.  The role will be a blend of remote and in office working. We look forward to receiving your CV and covering letter which sets out why you are interested in this role and how your skills and experiences match the support we need.

Please focus on criteria 5-8 in the person specification and include details of your relevant qualifications in your supporting statement.

Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Richard Eason by email to richard.eason@enfield.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Iona MacKinnon on 020 4526 5336 or email  iona.mackinnon@enfield.gov.uk
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.