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Senior Programme Manager

Salary: Up to £600 per day
Location: Surrey

 

Senior Programme Manager

Location: Woking
Contract Type: Temporary
Rate: Up to £600 per day

Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a high-impact Additional Needs and Disabilities Transformation Programme for a local authority in Woking.

Role Overview

This is a senior-level opportunity to drive complex, large-scale transformation, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic change aligned with the council's long-term vision. You will take full ownership of programme delivery, ensuring successful outcomes across multiple interconnected workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, delivery, and oversight of complex transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
  • Develop and secure approval for business cases and change initiatives
  • Manage programme governance, including reporting to Programme Boards and senior stakeholders
  • Oversee significant budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and value delivery
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration, engaging stakeholders at all levels
  • Identify and manage risks, issues, and programme dependencies
  • Ensure all projects within the programme are aligned, integrated, and delivering measurable benefits
  • Provide high-level reporting and assurance on progress, performance, and outcomes
  • Work closely with the Assistant Director for Transformation and wider leadership team
  • Lead, mentor, and develop programme teams, driving continuous improvement and best practice

About You

  • Proven experience managing large-scale, complex transformation programmes within a public sector or similar environment
  • Strong expertise in programme governance, assurance, and delivery frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and boards
  • Experience managing large budgets and multi-workstream programmes
  • Skilled in risk management, strategic planning, and performance monitoring
  • Able to lead within a matrix environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-profile transformation programme, driving meaningful change and improving outcomes for residents. You'll be working within a forward-thinking local authority committed to innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
  • Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
  • Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: lisa.hallinan@csltd.org.uk
Phone: 07783171532

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.