Your new companyYou will be working for a small yet forward-thinking two-tier district Council that has a workforce of 170 employees. They operate under the umbrella of Lancashire County Council, holding responsibility for a wide array of key services including Public Protection, Planning, Waste Management, Street Cleaning, Parks, Housing Advice, Electoral Services Community Engagement, and Revenues and Benefits in partnership with Capita.Your new roleYou will lead the delivery of the Council's externally funded programmes and associated projects supporting major transformations across Rossendale. Distinctly to improve the Town Centres boosting the areas and their economic growth and to lead on projects that will improve the Council's effectiveness.To be the Programme Manager for several externally funded programmes and work in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team of Council advisorsTo ensure the programmes are delivered in accordance with the objectives of the funders, partner organisations and Council strategies, regeneration objectives and procedures.Tender for and manage consultants to ensure that the projects are supported with a professional and cost effective team including securing planning and other consents; lead on the client side responsibilities; liaise with appointed architect and contractors;Lead on all contractual negotiations in partnership with the Councils Legal team or Property team and other external experts where necessary;Responsible for the monitoring of on site works and a direct liaison with all contractors working on the projects.Contribute to the writing and submission of funding bids that support the delivery of the Council's regeneration programme.Processing of claims for payment as required meeting all financial, audit and other requirements of all funders in-line with the Council procurement rules.To undertake the formulation and review implementation of the Regeneration Programme through the production of monthly reports, quarterly returns, executive reports and revised Action Plans.Support the development and delivery of a communications plan, writing reports, undertake presentations and promotional material.Be the Council's lead in liaison with the County Council to co-ordinate delivery of any agreed public realm programme and highways works.Maintain clear and concise records for all financial aspects and risk registers of the projects including actual and projectedWhat you'll need to succeedDegree or equivalent in an Economic Development, Business or Project Management related area, would be an advantage Heritage/Conservation, Project Management or construction related qualification, would be an advantageWhat you'll get in returnSalary of £46,46437 hours per week- flexible working hours and hybrid workingUp to 31 days annual leaveOption to purchase additional leaveSalary Sacrifice Cycle to Work SchemeSalary Sacrifice AVC SchemePayment of Professional FeesSavings and Loan SchemeDiscounted Gym MembershipGenerous Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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