Programme Manager - Housing - Uttlesford District Council
Temporary Contract up to 24 months
Salary Grade 10 £51,356 rising to £54,495
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026
This vacancy is being recruited on behalf of Uttlesford District Council, who will be your employer. To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers
This is an exciting opportunity to join Uttlesford District Council at a pivotal time. As Programme Manager - Housing, you will lead the Housing Transformation Programme within our Corporate Programme, driving strategic change and delivering outcomes that make a real difference to our residents and communities, in particular the current and future tenants of our housing stock.
You will build the programme design with deliverable tranches of business as usual and project activity aligned to strategic and regulatory priorities, establish programme governance and manage risks and issues. You will ensure clear objectives and benefits are identified to help shape compelling business cases. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will secure and maintain support and credibility for the programme approach, outcomes and performance.
Working closely with the Housing Service but reporting to the Head of Transformation & Projects, you will take a leadership role within the Transformation & Projects team, helping to embed project and programme practice across the organization, and managing up to three officers within the project management and business analysis disciplines.
Why Join Us?
- Help form a new team and service: Play a key role in shaping processes and embedding programme and project management across the organisation.
- Broaden your experience of local government: Work on diverse programmes that span multiple service areas and priorities.
- Shape and deliver critical programmes: Support the organisation as it prepares for Local Government Reorganisation, influencing how services evolve for the future.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced programme management professional with:
- Expert knowledge of programme and project management methodologies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- A track record of delivering major change programmes in complex environments, ideally with experience of working in a local authority Housing function
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Relevant qualifications such as APM Practitioner or equivalent are desirable, and we welcome candidates who are working towards these or willing to obtain them.
Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Katy Chambers, Head of Transformation and Projects 01799 510488.
To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers
Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 21 January 2026.
CVs will not be accepted.
Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.