Service Care, in collaboration with the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ), is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Change Pillar. This is a crucial role responsible for the successful delivery of National and/or London Region Counter Terrorism Policing change programmes. As a Band A Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and ensuring the effective execution of complex projects.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Programme Manager
• Vetting Level: Active DV
• STRAP Required: Yes

Key Responsibilities:

As a Programme Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the delivery team for the assigned programme(s).
• Work flexibly across the National CT Policing and Protection Commands change portfolio.
• Collaborate with other Programme Managers, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Project Executives, and other CTPHQ Unit Heads.
• Establish appropriately scaled and costed delivery teams, including managing blended teams of permanent officers, staff, contractors, and consultants.
• Proactively intervene to ensure successful delivery of change outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong strategic awareness and business acumen.
• Provide leadership, advice, and support to staff within the programme.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the CTP Change Pillar.

Skills and Qualifications:

Skills:

• Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills at a senior level.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to self-task based on strategic direction.
• Highly organised and able to meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including project/programme management software.

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience in (local) government, a security agency, or policing.
• Experience in managing collaborative, multi-agency/joint programmes.
• Experience in managing organisational change-driven programmes, often enabled by technology.
• Strong experience in supplier and contract management in a change programme context.
• Knowledge and experience in applying programme and project management approaches.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Managing Successful Programme (MSP) - Advanced Practitioner or Practitioner (or recognised industry equivalent qualification).
• Desirable: PRINCE2: Practitioner, Contract Management: Foundation Course, Change Management Qualification, Management of Risk, Project Planning and Controls, Agile or Prince2 Agile, ITIL Foundation.

How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and have a proven track record in delivering successful change programmes, please submit your CV to (url removed). For inquiries, contact Lewis Ashcroft on (phone number removed).