Strategy Programme Manager

Venn Group is recruiting for a Programme Manager to support a Local Authority in London to lead on developing an improved, insight-led approach to strategic planning and delivering organisational reporting on the council’s corporate delivery plan.

IR35 Status: Inside of IR35

Location: London

Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week onsite

The Programme Manager scope of work will include:

• Diagnostics and review of current reporting arrangements and rhythm of the current Council Delivery Plan process, including any review of best practice in other local authorities
• Identification and development of proposals for improvement
• Develop a new organisational approach for the strategic and future planning of the council delivery plan reporting
• Creating high-quality reporting approaches on the Council Delivery Plan that drives a culture of innovation and curiosity for the team to follow and also provides insight for senior leadership and members to consider

Desired Skills and Experience of the Programme Manager:

• Demonstratable experience in Programme Management with an emphasis on process improvement, stakeholder engagement, relationship management, planning and delivery
• Experience of working in Local Government alongside members and senior leadership
• Strong knowledge of corporate services in a local government context, specifically strategy, policy and performance for delivery of council strategy and delivery plan
• Ability to develop clear governance standards and frameworks