Programme Manager - Leisure
The role
We are recruiting a programme manager to oversee a range of capital projects within the Leisure Capital Programme with a particular focus on delivering playground improvements as part of a £3m play investment programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team delivering medium to large-scale construction projects in the Leisure directorate.
The programme manager plays a pivotal role in planning, resourcing and monitoring, a portfolio of projects. Providing oversight and leadership to multiple Project Managers, undertaking line management duties and offering expert technical advice to support delivery of the programme in line with agreed objectives.
About You
You will have a keen interest in parks, play and leisure provision, and be able to champion the broad benefits that access to good quality green spaces, recreational and leisure facilities offer to local communities.
You will have proven project management experience including the successful delivery of construction projects of varying sizes and budgets. You will be capable of managing and leading a team of project managers and be skilled in budget management.
We are looking for people with a passion for working with stakeholders, a collaborative approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to produce complex reports and presentations to a wide range of audiences.
Recruitment timetable
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Monday 5 May 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 19 May 2025
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
We are an organisation who 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.
About Southwark:
Southwark Council's Environment, Sustainability and Leisure Department is expanding the team responsible for delivering a portfolio of capital improvement works under the Leisure Capital Programme.
We are investing over £25m in parks, leisure and other open spaces over the next 5 years and delivering on our commitment to help improve the health and wellbeing of residents by providing top quality green spaces, play and leisure facilities.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. 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.
This role is offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of three years.