Corporate Lead-Programmes and Strategies
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32.51 to £40 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Honiton, South West, EX14 1AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP233367CT1757-5295861-29042026 |
Summary
Corporate Lead- Programmes and Strategies needed in Honiton Paying £32.51 per hr ref 5295861
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme, Project & Governance Leadership- Develop, implement and monitor a consistent programme and project management framework across the organisation.
- Establish and support a corporate project board to oversee major programmes and projects.
- Provide strategic project management and risk advice to senior leaders and elected Members.
- Ensure effective oversight of key programmes, securing alignment between corporate plans, directorate priorities and service delivery.
- Provide regular progress, risk and financial reporting to senior leadership and the project board.
- Attend Cabinet and committee meetings to present reports and respond to complex and politically sensitive matters.
- Lead organisational transformation activity, including impacts arising from Local Government Reorganisation.
- Maintain and oversee the corporate risk register, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation of key risks.
- Lead the development and delivery of strategies relating to programme and project management, corporate risk, climate change and economic development.
- Provide strategic coordination and delivery of economic development activity, including employment growth, inward investment and the deployment of funding streams.
- Champion climate change ambitions and lead delivery of the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan.
- Drive progress towards achieving net‑zero by 2040 and contribute to regional carbon reduction initiatives, promoting the transition to a low‑carbon economy.
- Lead, develop and motivate the Programmes & Strategies team, fostering a culture of learning, continuous improvement and outcome delivery.
- Ensure staff have the skills, support and development opportunities needed to deliver a high‑quality service.
- Manage performance effectively, addressing underperformance through clear objectives, support and formal processes where required, working closely with HR.
- Encourage a strong learning culture and manage training and professional development across the team.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively in line with financial regulations, ensuring best value and robust procurement practices.
- Lead or contribute to multi‑disciplinary corporate teams to improve service delivery and organisational performance.
- Take responsibility for health and safety compliance within the service.
- Ensure awareness of and compliance with organisational policies, codes of conduct and governance frameworks.
- Support equality, diversity and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Participate in duty rotas and office‑based management responsibilities as required across organisational locations.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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