Why Southwark?
Southwark Council is delivering a major programme of change to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring services remain financially sustainable.
The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads a cross-council portfolio of transformation work focused on improving services, redesigning processes and delivering savings.
The team combines programme management, delivery management, service design, business analysis and PMO capability to support services across the council to deliver change effectively.
We are looking for a PMO Manager to support the coordination and management of this change portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing
* Support the coordination of programmes and projects across the change portfolio.
* Maintain programme and project reporting and documentation.
* Track delivery progress, milestones and benefits.
* Support governance processes and programme boards.
* Work with programme and delivery leads to maintain delivery plans and risk logs.
* Provide analysis and insight on programme performance.
* Help embed consistent programme management practices.
What We're Looking For
* Experience working in a PMO or programme delivery environment.
* Strong organisational and coordination skills.
* Experience supporting complex projects or transformation programmes.
* Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.
* The ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Additional Information
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Salary range
* £59,526 - £74,040 per year
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