11-12 months contract Role with a local authority

Job Purpose

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Lead the design, planning, and delivery of complex transformation programmes and projects.
  


• Ensure programmes deliver defined outcomes, benefits, and service improvements.
  


• Establish and maintain effective programme governance frameworks.
  


• Monitor programme progress, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies, and implementing corrective actions.
  


• Manage programme budgets, ensuring financial control and value for money.
  


• Produce and present programme reports to senior leadership and boards.
  


• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams, partner organisations (e.g., Health Boards, third sector), and stakeholders.
  


• Act as the key liaison between programme boards, services, and project teams.
  


• Lead communication and engagement strategies to raise awareness of transformation activities.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering complex programmes or large-scale change initiatives.
  


• Strong programme/project management experience (end-to-end lifecycle).
  


• Experience in financial planning, budget monitoring, and cost control.
  


• Experience supporting service redesign and organisational change.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
  


• Recognised programme/project management qualification (e.g., MSP, Agile) or equivalent experience.
  


• Evidence of continuous professional development in leadership/management.
  

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  


• Enhanced DBS required.
  


• Driving license required.
  


• Location: Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG, United Kingdom.
  


• Work pattern: Minimum two days per week onsite (in office or partner premises).
  


• Interviews will take place at County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells.
  


• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.