Overview
Salary: £53331 – £57058
Shift hours: 37
We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager (Grade 10) to join the Transformation Team for twelve months (Full-time, Fixed Term Contract) to lead on work to enable delivery of cross cutting transformation projects and programmes, as part of our emerging Transformation Plan and to facilitate delivery of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy.
The successful applicant will take a ‘One Coventry’ approach to working with Council services, stakeholders and partners, to manage and deliver significant change and transformation projects and programmes, in response to the council’s transformation plan priorities. Activities will focus on:
- making best use of data and insight to support the development of initiatives, focus on preventative strategies;
- co-creating new approaches and delivery models to deliver efficiencies;
- maximising income;
- removing duplication and ensuring maximum efficiency across all areas of council service delivery;
- identifying and testing opportunities for innovation.
These are exciting times ! Coventry City Council continues to undergo significant change at pace, embracing innovation and new ideas but also responding to financial challenges experienced across local government.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about change and making a positive difference to the lives of local residents and communities. You will need to be resilient and comfortable with working in a fast paced environment, with a can-do attitude and an ability to switch priorities on a daily basis.
While experience of project and programme management is important, we are looking for someone who is a strong communicator, who readily builds relationships. You should be a high energy, action focused collaborator.
You will also be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will actively promote a culture of inclusion where all views are valued and taken account of, including those of residents, stakeholders and the City Council.
Our workforce data shows people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented at management level and encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with other protected characteristics as set out within the Equalities Act 2010 from applying for this post.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or who are neuro diverse.
For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’
Interview date(s): 24th May 2024
Please note that due to the nature of the projects and funding restrictions the anticipated start date will be July 2024 or earlier.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Michelle McGinty (Strategic Lead for Transformation and Change) – michelle.mcginty@coventry.gov.uk
Reference: coventrycc/TP/24869/9472
