Local Government South East
Programme Manager Devolution
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Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ
Posted 1 hour ago
£59,661 - £65,206 £ / Year
Closes: 25 October 2026
Website Brighton and Hove City Council
About The Role
At Brighton & Hove City Council, we are committed to making the most of devolution opportunities for our city and region. We are looking for a creative and collaborative programme manager to help lead this complex and high-profile programme during a period of significant change and opportunity.
Working closely with the Head of Cabinet Office, senior officers, elected members, partner authorities and the Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority, you will bring strong programme management, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be confident operating in politically sensitive environments, able to provide constructive challenge, and capable of translating ambiguity into clear plans, actions and deliverables.
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As Programme Manager For Devolution You Will
- Lead the planning, design and implementation of the council’s devolution programme, ensuring effective coordination of the programme and its interdependencies.
- Define and plan programme and project sequencing to ensure the successful delivery of the councils’ objectives, in an efficient and effective manner and ensuring alignment with the work of the SBSA Devolution Delivery Programme.
- Produce, concise, professional, high-quality reports, updates, cabinet reports and briefings suitable for councillors, Corporate Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Teams and the programme sponsor, and to present these as required.
- Conduct high-quality research and analysis, synthesising evidence from academic, governmental, and local sources.
- Advise Directorate Leadership Teams and managers at all levels of the organisation, on potential implications of devolution and BHCC’s role as a Constituent Authority, to enable staff to continue to deliver high quality and integrated services during a period of significant change.
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In Return, We Offer
- The opportunity to play a leading role in one of the most significant public sector reform programmes in the country.
- Influence the future relationship between local government and the Strategic Authority.
- Help shape outcomes for residents, businesses and communities across Sussex and Brighton.
- Support flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
Contract type
This role is offered on a fixed-term contract or internal secondment basis until May 2028.
Interview date
Week commencing 2 November 2026
How to apply
Please contact Tom Cottam, Head of Cabinet Office at tom.cottam@brighton-hove.gov.uk if you would like an informal discussion about the role.
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