Programme Manager

DescriptionProgramme Manager
£440 per day
Location: Waltham Forest
Akton Resourcing are currently working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Programme Manager to join the team on a 3-month contract, the role holder will be working closely with senior officers and the political leadership of the council to deliver on key strategic programmes:
Culture Walthamstow: Developing Walthamstow into a premier cultural destination where creativity, culture and entertainment is accessible for all residents and visitors
Using culture as an engine for a diverse creative economy, building on the imminent opening of Soho Theatre Walthamstow and the Blackhorse Road Creative Enterprise Zone.
University of Portsmouth: Creating a community focused civic offering in partnership with the University of Portsmouth- putting Waltham Forest residents at the heart of a new London Campus in the borough
Harnessing the opportunities created by the borough's first higher education offering to maximise borough-wide impact and raise aspirations.
Sport and Leisure: Build on the Olympic Legacy to create a truly connected and integrated collection of world class venues and acts as a catalyst to address health inequalities in the borough, driving improvement in the mental and physical health of all residents through the power of sport and exercise- from the highest professional levels to grassroots community participation.
You will provide strategic thinking and programme management to drive the best possible outcomes for residents
You will take a leadership role within the team, influencing and managing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and partners and use your excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills to drive transformation on this set of key Council priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your experience, skills and ideas to influence the strategic direction of the Council and make a real difference to peoples lives
The successful applicant will have the following skills:
* Able to work at a fast pace to propose and translate concepts into implementation and delivery.
* Demonstrable experience of working effectively across multiple teams and navigate a complex stakeholder environment, working with both public and private sector partners.
* Be politically astute and deliver projects in political environments.
* Track record of designing and delivering complex programmes or initiatives.
* Solid programme management skills with a focus on delivery
Start Date: ASAP
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£440
London
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