Description
* Hours: 37 hours
* Contract: Permanent (2 posts)
* Salary: £41,511 - £44,711
* Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed cover letter to outline your interest and suitability for the role, please see the role profile attached.
Interviews will take place w/c 14th July 2025.
Key Responsibilities
As a Programme Officer you will have experience of working in a programme management environment, providing advice and guidance to officers. You will support the implementation of a robust, high-quality, and consistent approach to programme management across SYMCA. Acting as a point of contact between internal teams, external delivery agents, and compliance functions, you will provide support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
This role is vital to the success of our investment programmes. You will work closely with the Programme Managers to support internal and external delivery agents in developing and delivering critical initiatives across the South Yorkshire region.
Your work will directly contribute to the achievement of strategic outcomes and the long-term prosperity of the region.
Key responsibilities include:
* Support the management of a portfolio of projects and programmes, addressing issues and escalating concerns where necessary.
* Support the implementation of SYMCA’s programme management framework to ensure standardised delivery.
* Monitor programme progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
* Support delivery agents in developing high-quality, deliverable business cases.
* Collaborate with assurance and reporting teams to ensure governance milestones are achieved.
* Contribute to programme reviews and reporting for senior stakeholders.
* Support the preparation of reports for senior managers, directors, and boards.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will have experience of working in a programme management environment along with experience in providing advice and guidance to senior offices. You will also be able to demonstrate key skills that enable the development of positive and successful relationships and connections as well as with the ability to balance competing demands and prioritise tasks effectively, excellent inter-personal skills flexible and adaptable approach to work, with a proactive problem-solving attitude
Desirable Skills & Knowledge:
* Knowledge of programme planning and monitoring systems.
* Experience of programme development and/or delivery, ideally in areas such as Transport, Business Growth, or Housing.
* Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries and with external stakeholders.
* Skilled in communication, negotiation, and influencing at all levels.
* Knowledge of PRINCE2, MSP, or similar project management methodologies is desirable.
* Experience working in a political or public sector environment.
* Familiarity with the funding landscape of Combined Authorities.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.