Salary: £65,222 – £73,834 (starting at £65,222, with annual progression)
Location: Southampton City Council

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team driving transformational change at Southampton City Council. With a portfolio of 28 projects and programmes underway, we are reshaping services, introducing new technology, and delivering better outcomes for the city and its residents.

We are looking for two experienced Programme Managers to play a pivotal role in our Projects and Change team. You will lead complex, high-profile programmes such as:

• Local Government Reorganisation
• Digital transformation
• Transforming adult social care
• Enhancing resident services

You will take ownership of delivery, manage multidisciplinary teams, and navigate the political landscape of the public sector with ease. Strong stakeholder management, people leadership, and the ability to drive cultural and behavioural change to improve customer outcomes are essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex programmes across multiple service areas
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Drive cultural and behavioural change to improve customer experience
• Ensure delivery within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards

What we offer:

• Local government pension (16.8% employer contribution)
• 25–31 days annual leave (depending on service)
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Learning and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support
• Employee discounts, volunteering leave, and sustainable travel benefits

If you are an accomplished Programme Manager with a passion for delivering meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information on our benefits package please visit:  Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the Programme Manager role, please contact Karen Hilleard on karen.hilleard@southampton.gov.uk or Chantelle Keets on chantelle.keets@southampton.gov.uk.

Interview Information:

Please note that interviews are scheduled for the first week of September.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk  
Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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