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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018844

Date posted

02/09/2025

Application closing date

28/09/2025

Location

COUNTY-WIDE

Salary

56,883 - 59,198

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

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Programme Manager - WMF2246e

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Job description

Location: Kendal, Barrow or Penrith

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

The Capital Programme team is responsible for the core delivery of the Council's c. 80-100m/year Capital Programme developing projects which make a real 'on the ground' difference to our communities, places and people in Westmorland and Furness. On a daily basis the programme develops and maintains new council buildings including care homes, schools, community centres and offices; construct's and maintains highways and cycleways; build new flood defences; work with partners to enable housing development and drive the council's internal decarbonisation programme for its services.



The Programme Manager Role will support the Council by playing a leading role in the Capital programme Infrastructure Portfolio. The Infrastructure Portfolio is growing and is currently responsible for the c. 24mil remediation and highway realignment works at Marina Village, Barrow and c. 9mil highway and access works at Windermere Gateway, these projects are key for the Council to deliver on its priorities.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for a self-reliant and driven individual who has excellent knowledge of Capital Works Programme and Project management or can apply expertise in an infrastructure or building related discipline to a programme management role.



The candiate will:
Lead the development and delivery of significant projects and programmes including contributing to the delivery of the Westmorland and Furness Council Plan or allied strategies and plans. Design, build and manage exemplary programme and project delivery environments across any or all stages of programme life-cycle. Have significant experience of managing public facing projects and programmes subject to high levels of interest by local communities, the media and politicians. Have experience of working with a range of external and internal stakeholders including external funding bodies. Have extensive knowledge in managing medium to large value service delivery contracts. Lead the procurement and management of major contracts or multiple smaller contracts at any or all programme life-cycle stages from initial feasibility to completion and asset handover. This will include the procurement and management of capital works contracts and service contracts. Lead and manage a high performing project and programme management team. Actively manage, develop and mentor team members. Have a relevant degree or equivalent in related professional discipline




Candidates could come from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) project and programme management, quantity surveying, property management, building surveying, architecture, civil engineering or contract management. Candidates who can evidence where they have delivered or are delivering significant infrastructure solutions through development stages, or on the ground for an organisation would be well suited to the role.



We are looking for candidates who enjoy working as part of a flexible team to deliver high standards of service. Candidate must be adaptable and thrive in an ever-changing working environment and must be comfortable managing change. They must be a candidate who is committed to organisational learning and developing colleagues.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Michelle Davies at

michelle.davies@wetmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

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Application and Interview information

Closing date: 28th September

Interview Date: w/c 13th October



We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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