Senior Programme Manager
Haverfordwest - UK
Job Summary
- 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.
- Directly manage:
- Programme Manager (Regeneration)
- Programme Manager (Climate)
- Programme Manager (Capital Programme)
- Programme Manager (Regeneration)
- 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.
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in:
- Regeneration
- Planning
- Surveying
- Construction
- Project Management
- Related Discipline
- Regeneration
- 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
- Regeneration Policy
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.