Programme and Governance Officer - Pride in Fleetwood Board

The Vacancy

• Annual salary of £44,075 (FTE)
• FTC – Initial contract run up until 31st March 2030
• 37 hours including evenings and weekends as required
• Regenda Homes @ The Hub, Fleetwood, Lancashire

Closing date: 3rd July 2026

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 6th July 2026

The Programme and Governance Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the Pride in Fleetwood Board to translate local priorities and deliver the ambitions of the government's Pride in Place programme. The postholder will lead the development, coordination and delivery of the Board's strategic plans through strong programme management and governance. The role will help ensure the Board operates effectively and meets statutory and reporting requirements through robust and effective administration, budgetary and financial monitoring and reporting, development of funding opportunities and business case development.

The post will oversee stakeholder and community engagement plans, and communications. It will have administrative and line management functions and will support the Chair in ensuring effective Board operation and decision making so that projects deliver maximum impact for the local community.

• Proven experience in project or programme management with financial administration and governance responsibilities.
• A project management qualification.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience working with multiple partners and maintaining productive relationships.
• Experience of community engagement and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and deliver high‑quality outputs.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.
• Experience working with community regeneration, place‑based projects, or public sector partnerships.
• Understanding of government funding frameworks and reporting pathways.
• Knowledge of Fleetwood and local socio‑economic context.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within our organisation.

• A range of flexible working options including opportunities for hybrid working.
• 27 days paid annual leave each year (rising one day per year up to a maximum of 32 days after five years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering.
• Up to 9% employer's contribution to the pension scheme (match funded).
• £250 annual 'Live and Learn' allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.