Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving large-scale programs to success? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring every detail aligns seamlessly to our vision of outstanding policing for everyone? If so, we would love to hear from you!


We have an exciting permanent opportunity for you to become a

Programme Delivery Manager

within the Directorate of the Chief of Staff.


The role will lead the delivery of a programme of work within our change portfolio. You will gain thrilling experience of leading projects and programmes delivery through their whole lifecycle - working with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to ensure successful delivery of change in line with the constabulary strategic objectives and values.


You will be consulting and supporting colleagues across the force with specific professional and technical advice, guidance and best practice in relation to the arena of project and programme management and associated disciplines.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

Planning, designing, and monitoring a programme, addressing issues proactively and implementing corrective actions to ensure successful delivery. Leading workforce planning, recruitment, and supervision of programme teams, fostering a productive and collaborative environment. Identifying, allocating, and managing resources (finance, personnel, and assets) while maintaining budgetary accountability. Driving the initiation, implementation, and closure of business change initiatives, balancing operational continuity with ongoing improvement. Partnering with leaders to enable transformation, deliver strategic objectives, and provide expert advice on project and programme management practices.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and influence in diverse settings. Proven ability to translate strategic direction into actionable delivery, managing complex change projects and programmes from initiation to benefit realisation. Experience in building and leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships. Significant experience in managing large budgets, optimising resource utilisation, and applying industry-standard methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. Degree-level qualification (minimum Level 6) or equivalent professional training.

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:

Continuous professional development Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays In our Headquarters in Portishead, you'll have access to parking, a 24 hour gym, restaurant facilities including Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds.

Additional Information:

This is a full time role working 37 hours per week Monday - Friday.


Applicants successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend interview at Portishead Headquarters.


To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year 'checkable history' in the UK - ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.


For further information please see attached job description or contact Superintendent George Headley via email George.Headley@avonandsomerset.police.uk

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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