Job Title: Programme Manager - Environment Services Transformation
Employer: Halton Borough Council
Initial Placement Length: To March 2026
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Based in Halton (minimum of 2 days per week)
About the Role
Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery of multiple Environment Services projects, including Waste Management and Green Spaces. These projects form part of a wider Council Change and Transformation Programme, focused on ensuring financial sustainability and responsible service delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Halton's environmental services. You will work closely with senior leaders, project officers, and stakeholders across the Environment & Regeneration Directorate and the wider Council to drive forward change and deliver measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
As Programme Manager, you will:
* Develop and oversee detailed project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
* Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders, team members, and external partners.
* Monitor and track progress, identifying potential issues or risks and developing mitigation strategies.
* Work closely with Financial Management colleagues to develop financial modelling and monitor progress against agreed trajectories.
* Lead and direct project officers and team members to ensure objectives are achieved on time and within budget.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, providing both support and constructive challenge where required.
* Produce clear and concise progress reports for a range of audiences, and present these at relevant meetings.
* Identify issues and proactively problem-solve in collaboration with senior leaders and officers.
* Report on project performance and outcomes in line with programme governance requirements.
* Ensure that project outputs meet agreed quality standards.
* Evaluate outcomes and provide recommendations to inform future projects within the ongoing programme.
About You
You will be an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in delivering complex change programmes, ideally within environmental services.
You will bring:
* Demonstrable experience in Waste Management, Green Spaces, or related Environment Services areas.
* Proven ability to plan, develop, and deliver programmes of work within defined timelines and budgets.
* Strong project and financial management skills.
* Experience in preparing high-quality reports and presentations for senior and board-level audiences.
* Proficiency in project management software, particularly MS Project.
* Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
* A collaborative, problem-solving approach and the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
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