Programme Director

4 weeks ago

Wakefield West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Reed Full time €750 - €900

We are working with Wakefield Council to find a Programme Director on an interim basis.

Umbrella Day Rate: £750 - £900 per day. Please let me know your expectations.

Location: Wakefield City Centre. 2-3 days a week in the office.

Job Type: Full-time, Contract (12 months)

Hours: Full time.

Details of the Role:
  1. Establish and manage rigorous programme management arrangements and documentation.
  2. Seamlessly link ongoing programme management to existing Council arrangements.
  3. Provide regular reports to the Council’s Corporate Management Team and Cabinet.
  4. Procure a developer partner within 6 months of appointment.
  5. Finalise Strategic Regeneration Frameworks within 12 months to drive ambitious mixed-use development.
  6. Play an influential role in land/site identification and assembly for a viable pipeline of developments.
  7. Manage stakeholders across public and private sectors and deliver a communications plan.
  8. Apply an expert approach to risk management, minimising and mitigating risks effectively.
  9. Ensure diligent financial management to maximise impact and probity of Council spend.
  10. Offer expert advice and support on other regeneration programmes and initiatives as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Director level experience in a fast-paced local government setting.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale regeneration projects.
  • Strong understanding of the political and financial context of Local Authorities.
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial realities facing the developer market. Expertise in complex legal arrangements, joint ventures, or special purpose vehicles.
  • Proficient in procurement processes and compliant routes to market.
  • Ability to manage high-level stakeholder relationships.

If you are interested, or have any questions, please let me know.

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