Programme Manager

Grade: PO8 £59,511-£62,766 Full-time/Permanent Closing Date: 25/10/2026 Directorate: Strategy, Change and Communities Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO8 £59,511-£62,766 Contract Type: Full-time/ Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 25/10/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): Week of 2nd November 2026 Reference: 2375 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: We are looking for an ambitious and adaptable Programme Manager to join us at a pivotal moment in our organisation's journey. You will play a leading role in shaping and delivering a portfolio of high-profile strategic programmes, working across multiple directorates as we respond to new priorities, support a new administration, and drive a significant programme of organisational transformation. This is a unique chance to work on complex, high-impact initiatives that will influence the future direction of our services and make a tangible difference to our communities. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of seamless and successful change for the Council ensuring that all areas deliver implementation plans that align with overall corporate objectives. To plan, direct, and coordinate activities to manage and implement interrelated projects from proposal or initiation to final operational stage. To build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the Council. Manage complex multiple project teams as required to ensure that they meet their objectives and address any issues as appropriate. Developing a forward-looking and proactive approach to managing emerging and strategic risks and issues across programmes Develop robust governance frameworks for the constituent projects and programmes including project plans, risk/issue logs, and reports on programme activity for stakeholders including programme boards, executive directors, management board, scrutiny committee, cabinet. To report on programme activity for project and programme boards as necessary. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Recognised programme or project management accreditation: e.g. Agile Certified and either Prince2, MSP etc. Educated to degree standard or equivalent Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candida