Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving large-scale programs to success? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for you to become a Programme Delivery Manager within the Directorate of the Chief of Staff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is a full time role working 37 hours per week Monday - Friday.
Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.
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.
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.