Programme Manager

Programme Manager

• Location: Rotherham S60
• Job Type: Temporary Contract, Hybrid
• Hourly Rate: £30.15 PAYE

Are you an experienced programme leader with the confidence, strategic insight, and political awareness to deliver major, high-profile change? We are seeking a Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end review and reprocurement of our HR and Payroll system. This programme will shape how essential services operate across the Council and our partner organisations for years to come. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant organisational impact at scale.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and direct the HR & Payroll System Review Programme, ensuring strategic alignment and clear delivery outcomes.
• Establish and oversee programme governance, risk, issue, and dependency management.
• Engage senior stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Finance, ICT, Legal, Procurement, and partner organisations.
• Oversee options appraisal, business case development, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with public-sector procurement regulations and governance frameworks.
• Lead supplier engagement including soft-market testing, briefings, and clarifications.
• Oversee development of procurement documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria, and contractual schedules.
• Chair or sponsor evaluation and moderation activities, ensuring transparency and auditability.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Leading complex programmes or projects within local government or similar public-sector environments.
• Requirements definition, options appraisal, and procurement for large-scale systems or services.
• Senior-level stakeholder engagement across multiple partners or organisations.
• Strong understanding of governance, assurance, risk, and decision-making processes.
• Working with procurement, legal, and finance teams to deliver compliant, auditable outcomes.
• Managing suppliers through competitive procurement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing reports for senior leaders.

Desirable:

• Experience with HR, Payroll, ERP, or workforce systems in local government/shared services.
• Knowledge of partnership working, shared service models, and multi-customer environments.
• Understanding of public-sector procurement regulations and framework arrangements.

Benefits:

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and user-friendly online system for managing timesheets.
• Self-service portal for holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
• Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for this Programme Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.