LEAD THE TRANSFORMATION OF COMMUNITY LEISURE ACROSS TWO BOROUGHS

Are you ready to lead a £70 million investment in health, wellbeing, and active communities?
Do you have the vision and drive to oversee a portfolio of ambitious capital projects that will improve lives across Richmond and Wandsworth?
The Culture & Leisure team at Richmond and Wandsworth’s Better Services Partnership is looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to take charge of a landmark programme of leisure improvements—from upgraded parks and sports facilities to state-of-the-art play areas and wellness spaces.
This is your opportunity to make a lasting, visible impact and to lead a team of dedicated project managers delivering transformative projects for residents across both boroughs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified or part-qualified project or programme manager OR 5+ years of experience leading capital programmes.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale investment programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Lead the Programme: Oversee a 5-year, £70m capital programme, managing multiple projects with strategic vision and hands-on leadership.
• Inspire and Manage: Lead a high-performing team of project managers and work collaboratively with council departments, contractors, and external partners to deliver consistently high-quality results.
• Set the Standard: Establish strong programme governance, build reporting structures, and create compelling narratives that showcase the positive impact of your work.
• Engage Senior Leadership: Provide insightful reporting to directors, stakeholders and elected members—ensuring alignment with strategic goals and sustained support.
• Drive Value and Efficiency: Champion value-for-money through intelligent procurement, strong budget management and use of economies of scale.
• Mitigate Risk: Spot potential issues early and lead on effective solutions that keep the programme on track.
• Be a Voice for Culture & Leisure: As part of the service’s senior leadership team, help shape wider service goals and strategy.