Your new company A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced and strategic programme manager to join their newly established Corporate & Support Services Directorate to support the transformation of the organisation. This is a temporary post for 12 months. Your new role To be responsible to the Assistant Director of Citizen Focus for the effective leadership, organisation, and practitioner delivery of programmes and their objectives To establish a Programme Management Office, developing best practice and ensuring standards are met and maintained for project and programme delivery. To achieve the key programme objectives, consistent within the overall corporate context, ensuring the allocated budget is managed efficiently and effectively in accordance with council policies, financial regulations, and ensuring propriety and regularity are applied To formulate and maintain effective programme and project management arrangements to secure the effective delivery of the programme as agreed To develop, manage, monitor, and review appropriate programme and project performance management frameworks and risk registers To be responsible for the monitoring and reporting of programmes. To identify synergies and interdependencies within the programme and to target opportunities to maximise delivery and value for money To ensure that delivery requirements are met consistently and effectively throughout the programme and to ensure all financial, legal, and other inputs for the programme are fit for purpose and in line with appropriate regulations and council policies. Provides support, training and advice to managers and staff, supporting business processes and administration. Provide immediate line management and supervision for the team in all matters of performance, conduct and attendance, managing and prioritising workloads against agreed objectives and ensuring employees are well-informed, motivated and supported. To develop and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships between and with departments, member/officer groups and committees, government departments and statutory bodies on matters affecting the programme. What you'll need to succeed A Degree in any discipline 2 years' experience of providing advice and guidance to senior management, contributing to effective outcomes. 2 years' experience of effective leadership, management and delivery of strategic projects and/or programmes. 2 years' experience of managing and monitoring programme or project budgets, while ensuring high standards of financial administration and probity. Alternatively - 4 years' experience if you don't have a degree qualification. Desirable - Qualification in Project/Programme Management e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Lean Six Sigma. Full UK Driving Licence What you'll get in return £25.87 per hour Temporary contract for 12 months (approx.) Based in the Mid and East Antrim Area Full-time working pattern (37 hours per week) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)