Job Description

Job Details:

Job Reference:

HCC622192

Salary Range:

56,285 - 63,080 per annum

Work Location:

Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week:

37

Contract Type:

Temporary (18 months) with a possible extension to March 2028

Closing Date:

9 November 2025

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date

The Role:

Joining our Adults' and Children's Shared Services Transformation Team as a

Programme Manage

r, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering strategic programmes identified to improve services across both directorates. With a key focus on delivering SP25, this is a high-impact role offering you the opportunity to lead sustainable transformational change that will shape the future of social care in Hampshire and make a real difference in people's lives.

What you'll do:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for day-to-day programme management across high-profile initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and driving large-scale transformation. Scope, plan, and monitor programme delivery using robust governance frameworks, managing dependencies, risks, and resources effectively. Inspire and matrix-manage multidisciplinary teams, including direct line management of Project Managers and Senior Project Officers, supporting their development and ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes. Establish and maintain programme structures to track progress, responsibilities, and risks, using data and analytics to inform decisions and present compelling evidence. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Hampshire, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout. Collaborate with other programme teams to identify efficiencies, share opportunities, and embed new ways of working.

What we're looking for:

A professional qualification in business or project management, or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of complex public sector environments, change management, and service design. Proven experience in programme or large-scale project management in multi-stakeholder settings in a lead role. Ability to lead and support teams within line and matrix management structures. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Skilled in using programme management tools and interpreting data for decision-making. High attention to detail and professionalism in reporting and documentation.


Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the

Programme Manager

role, team and our values. The section

'About you'

explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.

Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application

.

Why join us?

Lead strategic programmes that directly impact service delivery and community outcomes. Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a role that values leadership, creativity, and continuous improvement. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying

.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Transformation Programme Lead, Transformation Delivery Manager, Strategic Transformation Manager, Programme Delivery Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Strategic Programmes Manager, Business Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Lead, Service Development Manager.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Programme Manager Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sam Taylor, Programme Manager on sam.taylor2@hants.gov.uk


Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.