LGR Programme Manager (Internal Secondment until 31/03/2028)

As the LGR Programme Manager , you will play a vital role in enabling the smooth running of the transformation change programme. This role is perfect for a colleague who excels in organisation, analysis, coordination and communication — and wants to broaden their experience in programme delivery. What You’ll Drive Day‑to‑day coordination and support for the Programme Director and the agreed change programme; Preparation of reports, dashboards, action and issues logs, risk registers and decision logs; Budget monitoring and reporting to the Director and programme board; Maintaining governance and document control processes across workstreams; Supporting programme boards, workstream leads and internal communications with a wide range of activities; and Tracking milestones, KPIs and reporting progress across the programme. What You’ll Bring Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels with experience of ; A positive disposition with an outcomes-focused approach combined with a confidence to escalate issues as necessary; A keen eye for detail and confidence managing complex information; and Desire to develop your programme and project management experience This secondment is an excellent development opportunity for someone seeking to grow within a corporate support role, or to step out for a time limited period to experience a new challenge and be part of shaping and influencing the future of public service delivery in Kent. To support the successful candidate, any necessary training and support will be provided, and the secondment will be reviewed at appropriate times, with the potential for extensions to be considered if necessary and appropriate beyond the advertised period. Backfilling the successful candidate’s role will be considered, and this should not deter interested candidates from applying. Please refer to the job description for more detail on the role. For more information, please contact Susan Priest or Ewan Green for a confidential discussion. The closing date is as follows: 9am on Monday 11 th May 2026 (interviews Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th May).