LGR Programme Manager

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group

Job Location:

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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

DescriptionLocal Government Reorganisation (LGR) Programme ManagerSalary:(Grade K)Loxley House Nottingham - Hybrid WorkingFixed Term 24 monthsHelp shape Nottinghams future by leading one of the most significant transformation programmes in the citys history. Were looking for an exceptional LGR Prog...