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Programme Manager

We're looking for a full-time Programme Manager on a fixed term contract until March 2028. Come and work for a rewarding organisation, joining our Data and Intelligence Strategy Team as we help Gloucestershire County Council become a more insight-driven and intelligence-led organisation. The team sits within Planning, Performance and Insight service and works across the council to deliver the Data and Intelligence Strategy portfolio of work, supporting better decision-making, improved services and stronger outcomes for Gloucestershire's communities. As Programme Manager for the Data Availability Programme, you will play a key role in turning the strategy into reality. You will coordinate work across multiple teams, directorates and support services to improve how data is accessed and used across the council. This will include managing programme governance, complex dependencies, risks, benefits and stakeholder engagement, while helping to support the delivery of priority data products and analytical outputs.

We are looking for a programme manager who can lead transformational, data-related programmes through development, implementation and benefits realisation. You will be highly organised, self-motivated and confident working across complex stakeholder groups, including senior managers and technical specialists. You will bring strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to turn strategic objectives into clear plans, governance, delivery milestones and practical action. Experience of managing risks, dependencies, benefits and change in a local authority or similarly complex organisation would be particularly valuable.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Elaine O'Connell Francischetto via email at Elaine.OConnell-Francischetto@gloucestershire.gov.uk We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.