Programme Manager - WMF2341e

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Job details Job reference REQ00000019010 Date posted 06/10/2025 Application closing date 02/11/2025 Location KENDAL Salary £56,883 - £59,198 Package Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Programme Manager - WMF2341e Job description Location: Kendal with flexible working Contract: Permanent
Why work for Westmorland and Furness Council?
Westmorland and Furness Council is an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We are committed to putting our customers and communities first, and to be at the heart of everything we do.
About this opportunity
The Capital Programme team is responsible for the core delivery of the Council’s c.£80m-£100m/year Capital Programme developing projects which make a real ‘on the ground’ difference to our communities, places and people in Westmorland and Furness. On a daily basis the programme develops and maintains new council buildings including care homes, schools, community centres and offices; construct’s and maintains highways and cycleways; builds new flood defences and drives the council’s internal decarbonisation programme for its services.
The Programme Manager Roles will support the Council by playing a leading role in the Capital programme Place Portfolio team. This team manages and delivers town centre and public realm improvement works, community building refurbishment projects, and the active travel programme.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for two self-reliant and driven individuals who has excellent knowledge of Capital Works Programme and Project management or can apply expertise in an infrastructure or building related discipline to a programme management role.
We would be looking for candidates to:

• Lead the development and delivery of significant projects and programmes including contributing to the delivery of the Council Plan or allied strategies and plans.
• With light touch support from the Capital Portfolio Manager design manage exemplary projects across any or all stages of programme life-cycle.
• Lead the procurement and management of major contracts or multiple smaller contracts at any or all programme life-cycle stages from initial feasibility to completion and asset handover.
• Guide Capital programmes and projects through the Councils Governance gateways.
• As necessary, lead and manage a team.
• Actively manage, develop and mentor team members.
• Manage project stakeholders from public, private or regulatory backgrounds, negotiating outcomes for the benefit of the council.

• Candidates could come from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) project or programme management, quantity surveying, property management, building mechanical or electrical engineering, facilities management, building surveying, architecture, civil engineering or contract management. Ideally candidates will have an excellent level of understanding of procuring and managing consultants and contractors throughout a project lifecycle as well as programme level reporting (risks, programme, quality). Candidates who can evidence where they have delivered or are delivering significant infrastructure solutions through development stages, or on the ground for an organisation would be well suited to the role. Candidates may be asked to be a line manager or mentor for junior colleagues.
  You can expect to work in a high performing team with likeminded individuals. You can also expect high amounts of accountability and responsibility to help the whole Council deliver its Capital programme.
  For an informal chat, please contact the Recruitment Manager jonathan.bushell@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
  What can we offer you!
  With Morecambe Bay, the Lake District National Park, The Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Eden Valley all on your doorstep, The Westmorland and Furness Council area is truly a wonderful place to work and live. Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
  Would you like to find out more?
  For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
  Post Specification Role Profile
  Application and Interview information
  Closing date: 31st October 2025
  We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
  Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
  Safer Recruitment & DBS
  At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
  Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
  As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
  We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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