Programme Manager; Transport

York, United Kingdom

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre‑screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Purpose

To provide senior programme management leadership for the time‑critical transfer of bus services and associated powers into the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The postholder will establish effective programme governance, controls and delivery structures, bring together multiple work streams and partner organisations, and maintain a clear focus on achieving critical milestones and successful implementation.

This is a delivery‑focused role requiring the postholder to establish programme grip, proactively manage risks and dependencies, provide constructive challenge and drive delivery at pace across a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.

• Establish clear programme structure and delivery discipline, confirming scope, milestones, critical path, dependencies, priorities, accountabilities and delivery expectations.
• Establish and lead effective project and workstream groups across technical, operational, legal, financial, commercial, workforce and other specialist areas.
• Define clear terms of reference, membership, responsibilities, deliverables, milestones and accountabilities for each workstream.
• Establish and maintain appropriate programme governance, including Programme Boards, reporting arrangements, decision‑making, assurance, escalation and issue‑resolution processes.
• Develop and maintain a single integrated programme plan covering key tasks, milestones, dependencies and deliverables required to achieve the transfer within agreed timescales.
• Implement consistent programme controls covering actions, decisions, risks, issues, dependencies, milestones and critical path management.
• Drive delivery against critical milestones, actively challenging slippage and implementing corrective action where progress is at risk.
• Identify and proactively manage emerging risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring clear ownership, mitigation and escalation arrangements.
• Provide accurate and timely programme reporting, including executive‑level updates, Programme Board papers, performance reports, risk and issue reports and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure senior stakeholders have clear visibility of progress, key decisions, risks, issues, dependencies and areas requiring…