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Programme Manager - Local Government Reorganisation Essex County Council (ECC) Temporary, Full Time £650 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Chelmsford Closing Date: 7th January 2026 Please note that this is a temporary opportunity until the end of March 2026 with possibility of extension. This is not incremental improvement; it is a fundamental re‑imagining of how services are organised and how decisions are made across Essex. Working on a programme of this scale demands exceptional skills, strong strategic and operational thinking, along with exceptional programme delivery, planning, reporting and confident leadership. The ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and the resilience to deliver clarity and momentum in an evolving landscape. You will need to bring sharp analytical capability, excellent communication, political awareness, and the adaptability to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑profile environment. If you want to join Essex County Council at a...

Programme Manager - Local Government Reorganisation - Essex County Council - £600-£649/day Outside IR35 Essex County Council is delivering a bold Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme following Greater Essex's acceptance onto the Government's devolution priority initiative. This is not incremental improvement; it's a fundamental reimagining of how services are organised and decisions are made across Essex. We're seeking an exceptional Programme Manager to lead this high-profile, complex transformation. Please note, this is a temporary assignment until March 2026 with potential extension. Key Responsibilities Shape and deliver a cross-cutting programme of work with multiple projects and associated business change activities. Build compelling business cases and establish robust programme governance and assurance frameworks. Develop and deliver resourcing plans, manage programme budgets, and oversee risk and issue management. Maintain programme integrity...