Programme Assistant

Stoke-on-Trent City Council,
Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations
Section: Major Projects and Regeneration
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 10
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed term post until June 2027 to cover secondment however, it could extend should the seconded employee return date change. This can be offered on a Secondment basis should your current manager agree.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
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To support the approved and agreed Levelling Up Programme and other capital regeneration projects, with all aspects of its project administration, management and delivery. The programme is arranged in investment portfolios led by the Programme Director. The Programme Assistant will have a range of projects to support, have direct responsibility for the delivery of other projects, and will work across the programme as directed.

The post holder must be able to thrive within this matrix environment and will therefore be expected to support the wider Levelling Up team.

• To lead on smaller projects and assist in others with the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external to the Council, including procurement and appointment of professionals; to monitor the performance of all project appointees, taking corrective action when necessary.
• To assist and support the development and delivery of complex projects in a multi‑stakeholder environment, representing the City Council in an outward facing capacity, upholding the professional conduct and behaviours expected of senior professionals.
• To assist with advice on construction programmes, procurement, contract and delivery, and investment principles associated with built assets in order to minimise the risks to the Council, maximise the benefits and financial returns associated with each project.
• To propose, agree, set and work to programmes and deadlines as to ensure completion of schemes within the financial constraints of the project and in accordance with funding agreements.
• Leading on smaller projects, and assist on others, with media and communications contact on regeneration projects, assisting with queries and liaising with the project as necessary, drawing upon the expertise of colleagues.
• Formulate documents, agendas, minutes, reports and presentations to a high quality and professional standard.

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Post‑graduate experience working in a similar environment of project management and/or similar
• Good understanding of working within a fast‑paced political environment and the key stakeholders involved in successful project delivery teams
• Excellent knowledge of best practice in relation to project…