In this important role you will join the council's Economic Growth team to programme manage and support an exciting portfolio of growth and regeneration programmes, such as the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), Nelson Town Deal and Colne Levelling Up, as well as support to local regeneration projects. You'll be a key individual in developing investment plans for successive local growth programmes and will support our regeneration steering group in coordinating regeneration projects across the borough.
As Projects and Programmes Officer you will be responsible for providing day-to-day management of the UKSPF and key oversight of Town Deal and Levelling Up programmes, whilst developing an understanding of Pendle's needs and requirements in order to support the development of future investment plans and their delivery. You will work with multiple service units, regularly engaging with senior council officers and key stakeholders helping us to deliver our plans.
As the delivery lead for a vital and busy programme of activity, you will scope, commission and deliver relevant projects and grants, allocate and monitor budgets and report on programme delivery and performance to central government and within the council.

The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated and effective programme manager, experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously, including the design and management of appropriate reporting and monitoring systems. You will be an excellent communicator and team player, confident working with stakeholders and politicians, and a self-starter able to take the initiative as and when required.

The Borough of Pendle lies in Lancashire's beautiful Pennines and is within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and the city of Manchester.
Pendle Borough Council offers an excellent work-life balance including flexitime with no core hours, up to 2 days flexi leave a month, compressed working options and up to 31 days annual leave.

The Council's benefits package includes an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, home tech and car scheme salary sacrifice schemes. You will also be rewarded with access to our benefits programme, Viv up, which provides easy access to unbeatable discounts for retailers such as Argos, M&S, B&Q, Currys PC World, etc.