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Senior Programme Manager


Job Location:

Haverfordwest - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Programme Manager (Regeneration) 3-Month Contract

Location: County Hall Freemans Way Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP
Rate: 37.43 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3-Month Contract
Start Date: 14 September 2026
Hours: Full Time
Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a seasoned Senior Programme Manager to join their Property Regeneration & Economic Development team. This pivotal role involves steering the development management and execution of intricate regeneration programmes including substantial capital projects backed by Welsh Government UK Government and other external funding sources. The position demands strategic oversight in programme governance funding management stakeholder collaboration and the successful implementation of significant place-shaping initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the creation execution and evaluation of strategic regeneration and capital programmes.
  • Convert corporate and regeneration strategies into actionable programmes and projects.
  • Serve as the Councils principal client representative on major regeneration initiatives.
  • Formulate and manage business cases funding proposals and programme delivery plans.
  • Ensure programme-level governance assurance reporting and financial oversight.
  • Obtain and manage external funding from various governmental and non-governmental bodies.
  • Supervise the execution of large-scale regeneration and capital projects from inception to completion.
  • Guarantee adherence to funding conditions procurement regulations audit standards and governance frameworks.
  • Advise senior officials and elected members on programme performance risks and opportunities.
  • Act as Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) or lead client representative for major projects as needed.
  • Lead interactions with government departments developers consultants community groups and strategic partners.
  • Chair programme boards steering groups and partnership meetings.
  • Foster robust relationships with stakeholders across public private and voluntary sectors.
  • Integrate sustainability equality and social value into regeneration programmes.
  • Promote organisational learning and capacity building in regeneration delivery.
Leadership Responsibilities

  • Directly manage:
    • Programme Manager (Regeneration)
    • Programme Manager (Climate)
    • Programme Manager (Capital Programme)
  • Guide workforce planning development performance management and service enhancement.
  • Support recruitment staff development and organisational change initiatives.
  • Stand in for the Head of Property Regeneration & Economic Development when necessary.
Essential

Requirements
Requirements:

  • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in:
    • Regeneration
    • Planning
    • Surveying
    • Construction
    • Project Management
    • Related Discipline
  • Extensive experience in delivering complex regeneration development or capital programmes.
  • Proven ability to manage multi-million-pound budgets and funding programmes.
  • Strong expertise in programme and project management.
  • Experience leading major regeneration projects within local government housing development or construction sectors.
  • Comprehensive understanding of:
    • Regeneration Policy
    • Planning Processes
    • Capital Programme Delivery
    • Public Sector Procurement
    • Governance and Assurance
  • Experience in securing and managing grant funding.
  • Exceptional skills in stakeholder management partnership-building and negotiation.
  • Experience in crafting business cases funding applications and reports for senior stakeholders.
  • Proficient financial management and programme reporting skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable

  • PRINCE2 MSP or equivalent programme management qualification.
  • Experience with Welsh Government funding streams.
  • Knowledge of economic development and place-shaping principles.
  • Ability to speak Welsh.
Whats on Offer

  • 37.43 per hour (Umbrella)
  • 3-Month Contract
  • Location: Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire
  • Start Date: 14 September 2026
  • Bi-weekly Pay
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile regeneration and capital programmes.
  • Strategic leadership role with extensive stakeholder engagement.
  • Involvement in major projects funded by Welsh Government and UK Government.
  • Chance to influence the long-term regeneration and economic development of Pembrokeshire.
Ideal for candidates with experience as a Senior Programme Manager Regeneration Programme Manager Head of Regeneration Capital Programme Manager Development Manager Strategic Regeneration Manager Economic Development Manager or Programme Director.


Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in: Regeneration Planning Surveying Construction Project Management Related Discipline Significant experience delivering complex regeneration development or capital programmes. Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and funding programmes. Strong programme and project management expertise. Experience leading major regeneration initiatives within local government housing development or construction environments. Strong understanding of: Regeneration Policy Planning Processes Capital Programme Delivery Public Sector Procurement Governance and Assurance Experience securing and managing grant funding. Excellent stakeholder management partnership-building and negotiation skills. Experience producing business cases funding applications and reports for senior stakeholders. Strong financial management and programme reporting skills. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable Requirements PRINCE2 MSP or equivalent programme management qualification. Experience working with Welsh Government funding streams. Knowledge of economic development and place-shaping principles. Ability to speak Welsh. Whats on Offer 37.43 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Location: Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire Start Date: 14 September 2026 Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to lead high-profile regeneration and capital programmes. Strategic leadership role with significant stakeholder engagement. Exposure to major Welsh Government and UK Government funded projects. Opportunity to influence the long-term regeneration and economic development of Pembrokeshire. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Senior Programme Manager Regeneration Programme Manager Head of Regeneration Capital Programme Manager Development Manager Strategic Regeneration Manager Economic Development Manager or Programme Director.