Job Description

Job Reference
010080
Function
Building Safety and Property Services
Salary
61,952 to 65,000 pa (inclusive of Mark Forces Supplement of 7,464) pro rata for hours worked
Status
Full Time
Job Type
Permanent
Hours Of Work
37

Programme Manager

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JOB TITLE Programme Manager - Housing Asset Management


POST NUMBER 010080


WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37


SALARY RANGE 61,952 to 65,000 pa (inclusive of Mark Forces Supplement of 7,464) pro rata for hours worked


TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent


LOCATION Stevenage/Hybrid working




ABOUT THE ROLE




This is an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Asset Management Service and lead a team delivering a range of capital projects. As Programme Manager, you will lead a team of project managers and technical staff responsible for the delivery of our planned capital works programme, with an annual value of over 20 million.




Successful candidates will have a good working knowledge delivering similar programmes ideally within social housing and manging a team of property professionals.




You will be part of a team which support Stevenage Borough Council's programme to modernise social housing as part of its vision to develop the town.




ABOUT YOU


The successful candidate will have:


Excellent programme/project management skills and commercial awareness. A strong knowledge of Building legislation including Planning, Building regulations, CDM, Health & Safety Legislation and Party Wall Act. Excellent organisational skills to deal with a diverse workload with tight deadlines and to oversee the workload of the team. Experience of procuring, managing, and delivering projects, with a value more than 5m, including devolved budgets. Proven experience of managing programmes of multiple projects in a Local Government property environment. Proven experience of team management where targets are exceeded and effective, efficient services delivered.



The candidate will be committed to delivering excellent customer service, have demonstrable experience, hold a relevant related qualification and be able to effectively manage and prioritise own workload.




OUR BENEFITS


Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants. Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport Cycle to Work scheme Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) Discounted Health and Fitness membership Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.


HOW TO APPLY





For an informal discussion about this role please contact


Name: Andrew Garside


Job Title: Head of Housing Asset Management


Phone Number: 01438 242545


Email: andrew.garside@stevenage.gov.uk





Closing date for receipt of applications: 25 May 2025


Interviews will be held week commencing: 9 June 2025




Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date




Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board




Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.



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