Programme Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a nationally significant new town programme, translating strategic vision into a clear, credible and investable workplan for the West Innovation Arc (up to 40,000 homes and major employment growth).
• Drive cross-partner coordination and governance, managing multiple work streams, risks and dependencies across the Combined Authority, local councils, Government and private sector partners.
• Develop robust delivery models and business cases, including master planning, infrastructure, land and financial strategies, and options for a new delivery vehicle such as a Mayoral Development Corporation.
• Build and manage high-level stakeholder relationships, representing the programme with Homes England, MHCLG, landowners, developers and elected members to secure Government confidence and investment.
• Provide senior programme leadership and matrix management, overseeing budgets, commissioning external expertise, and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve delivery readiness.

Are you someone who can translate strategic ambition into clear, deliverable programmes, build effective partnerships across complex stakeholder environments, and ultimately always focus on delivery? If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resour We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Programme Manager for the West Innovation Arc to join the Place Directorate. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by leading day‑to‑day work on the new town work programme. This includes, please note that while this role is based at the MCA's Bristol offices, the successful candidate would be expected to spend a proportion of their time working at South Gloucestershire Council's offices in Yate.

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week.
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station. The salary for this role is £63,685 - £69,665. This is the full‑time equivalent salary, and will be pro‑rata for part‑time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point.

In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year‑on‑year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.