LGR Programme Manager
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Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Programme Manager
Salary:(Grade K)
Loxley House Nottingham - Hybrid Working
Fixed Term 24 months
Help shape Nottinghams future by leading one of the most significant transformation programmes in the citys history. Were looking for an exceptional LGR Programme Manager to drive the planning coordination and delivery of major programmes central to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
This is a highprofile leadership role at the heart of a onceinageneration change. If you thrive in complexity influence with confidence and bring clarity to transformation this is the role for you.
About the Role
As LGR Programme Manager you will take full ownership of large highrisk programmes linked to LGR. You will:
- Lead endtoend delivery of major LGR programmes
- Assess proposals plan frameworks and align work to government milestones
- Coordinate resources budgets risks and governance through the PMO
- Ensure programmes are well structured well communicated and on track
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders partners and stakeholders
- Lead communications including press and media enquiries
- Matrixmanage project managers and support a highperforming programme team
- Champion continuous improvement innovation and Equality Diversity & Inclusion
Youll play a central role in ensuring Nottingham City Council is ready operationally culturally and strategically for LGR.
About You
Were seeking an experienced senior leader who can demonstrate:
- A track record of leading teams and motivating highperformance
- Strong strategic analytical and commercial skills
- Experience delivering major change or transformation programmes
- Confidence working across sectors and influencing senior stakeholders
- Ability to simplify complex proposals and drive clear action
- Deep commitment to Equality Diversity & Inclusion
- Strong programme and project management expertise
- Degreelevel qualification and/or APM membership is desirable.
Why Join Us
- Lead a landmark transformation programme shaping the future of local government
- Work closely with senior leaders and elected members
- Influence major decisions affecting the whole city
- Drive new ways of working that will benefit Nottingham for years to come
- Receive excellent development support and progression opportunities
You can find the job description for this post here.
We Are Committed to Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and experiences. We are committed to building a fair inclusive and respectful workplace.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.
For informal enquiriesplease contact Leadership Support to James Rhodes (ACEX) Yvonne Burton at
Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held:w/c 7 April 2026
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Required Experience:
Manager
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