**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** Senior Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)

Grade: PO10 Salary: £68,784 – £72,399 Full time / Fixed Term (up to 12 months) Closing Date: 18/10/2026 Directorate: Strategy, Change and Communities Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £68,784 – £72,399 Contract Type: Full-time maternity cover up to 12 months Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 18/10/2026 11:59PM Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 2359 **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** 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: Reporting to the Head of Transformation, the primary purpose of the role is to lead, design and deliver complex transformation programmes. You will have proven experience in providing strategic leadership and collaboratively working in political environments with senior leaders and responsible officers to ensure impact and delivery. You will work closely with colleagues across the Directorate and across the Council driving progress and accountability. You will be an excellent communicator and problem solver. You will also have excellent programme management skills and experience in managing budgets, and resource allocation. This is a fixed-term position to provide maternity cover, anticipated to last for 12 months. However, applicants should be aware that the duration of the contract may be subject to change. In the event that the employee currently on maternity leave decides to return to work earlier than originally indicated, the contract may be terminated with appropriate notice in accordance with the terms of employment. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: Lead the definition, design and delivery of complex organisational transformation programmes; using innovation and creativity to meet the needs of residents Provide strategic direction and alignment to programme teams, ensuring the delivery of Mission Waltham Forest and associated outcomes for residents Develop and implement effective programme governance structures and robust oversight of delivery Provide the leadership to drive forward the Council’s transformational agenda with a focus on achieving sustainable outcomes and achieving financial sustainability Work collaboratively with senior leaders and responsible officers to ensure impact and delivery Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Curious problem solvers ready to generate new ideas, insights and innovative solutions Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, bringing people with them on the design and transformation journey Proven experience in providing strategic leadership to design and deliver complex transformational change initiatives Ability to work effectively in political environments Able to deal with ambiguity Proven experience in leading and delivering complex transformational change initiatives. Strong project management skills, including budget management and resource allocation. Exceptional leadership