Programme Manager for Transport

North Somerset Council

  • Somerset
  • £42,839-48,226 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Contractual hours: 37Package:Fixed term contract initially to 31 March 2026 (to be extended subject to DfT funding confirmation) - 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service - Flexible WorkerJob Description:About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Programme Manager to join our Transport team.The Transport team is responsible for all aspects of transport planning and policy, passenger transport and scheme development.In this role, you will;
  • Establish and deliver programme administration & coordination
  • Undertake meeting management & secretariat support
  • Work with a range of internal stakeholders to establish appropriate Governance & develop Portfolio, Programme and Project development frameworks
  • Maintain documentation, risk & issue management
  • Own the reporting & performance monitoring aspects of the programmes
  • Manager stakeholder engagement & collaboration
  • Ensure a culture and process of continuous improvement & community contribution is established through your work
We are looking for someone with relevant skills in project management with a record of project management success. We value excellent communication and partnership working skills as your work will involve building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.You will need to be a self-starter who is excellent at managing your own time and workload and enjoys working in a team.You will have a good understanding of the project cycle from conception to completion. You will be expected to produce reports and present data to senior management to inform and provide strategic direction and decision making. You will have relevant or transferable experience in providing technical support for complex projects and conducting robust investigation and analysis of project design, delivery and benefits realisation.Initially your work will focus on the Bus Service Improvement Plan Programme and Passenger Transport service areas, alongside developing Governance and reporting for key workstreams around Local Government Devolution and strategic transport work areas. You will develop and embed a programme management approach across the Transport services.This role is being recruited initially until 31 March 2026 awaiting funding announcements that are due in the Autumn 2025. We anticipate this role being extended by 3 years following the announcement.Key Responsibilities will include:
  • Programme Administration & Coordination
  • Maintain and update the programme forward plan.
  • Book and manage meeting rooms for weekly team meetings, Project Boards and Programme Boards.
  • Set up AI-assisted minute-taking for board meetings.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to pull together board papers in good time.
  • Maintain SharePoint sites for all boards.
  • Meeting Management & Secretariat Support
  • Prepare agendas, action logs and decision logs for Project and Programme Boards.
  • Chair the weekly team meeting, including:
  • Forward look and priority setting
  • Review of the Programme Board forward plan
  • Review of the Programme Board action/decision log
  • Sit on the Project Board to ensure timely escalation of risks, issues and decisions.
  • Governance & Framework Development
  • Design and implement the BSIP programme governance review, covering:
  • Organisational structure chart (including Strategic Sponsoring Group)
  • Risk and issue management procedures
  • Decision-making and engagement procedures
  • Terms of Reference for each board
  • KPI and benefits mapping with a regular review cycle
  • Business case and lessons-learned review cycles
  • Consolidation of all procedures into a single programme management manual
  • Ongoing maintenance and incorporation of review cycles into forward plans
  • Documentation, Risk & Issue Management
  • Maintain programme-level documentation, including:
  • Risk register
  • Issue log
  • Programme dashboard
  • Update the capital tracker after each Infrastructure Project Board.
  • Prepare and present the programme dashboard at each Programme Board.
  • Support individual projects in developing and maintaining robust project documentation.
  • Reporting & Performance Monitoring
  • Complete design and delivery of quarterly DfT progress reports.
  • Liaise with Finance and M&E teams to gather data for governance and reporting.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
  • Coordinate governance and delivery across communications, M&E, finance, wider transport programmes and regional partners.
  • Map and manage stakeholders via a stakeholder matrix.
  • Represent the programme at regional fora, for example:
  • Bus Delivery Working Group
  • EP Working Group
  • EP Advisory Panel
  • Continuous Improvement & Community Contribution
  • Hold regular catch-up meetings with project teams to review progress against milestones, risks and issues.
  • Capture lessons learned and integrate improvements into programme processes.
  • Contribute to the council's Project Management Community of Practice.
Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
  • 2-3 days in the office
  • Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
  • Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate and skilled in Programme Management.What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Local Government Pension
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
  • Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
  • Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
  • Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our .How to ApplyIf you share our and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact:Bella Fortune, Head of Transport, atImportant InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: 18 or 19 September 2025 at the Town Hall in Weston Super MarePlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

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