The Role

BIG South London

BIG (Business/Innovation/Growth) South London, previously known as South London Knowledge Exchange, is a £6m programme that supports SME/University collaboration across the South London Partnership boroughs of Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton. The aim of the programme is to stimulate knowledge-based growth through business start-up or expansion, improved productivity and creating high-quality jobs. Via a network of knowledge hubs in new workspace, a partnership of councils, businesses and universities will deliver a consistent innovation support offer and routes into more intensive collaboration between entrepreneurs and academia.

Senior Programme Manager

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Programme Manager to lead delivery of the programme through to September 2023.  This is an exciting opportunity to take forward an innovative programme supporting tangible business development and growth which will contribute to economic recovery across South London, through a partnership between local government and the university sector.

This post will be responsible for programme delivery and commissioning projects and services against agreed strategies to stimulate knowledge-based growth and improved productivity across the South London Partnership boroughs.

With a track record in the delivery of complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders, ideally helping small businesses and entrepreneurs start and grow, you will have a commitment to the delivery of high-quality services that achieve real impact.

Secondment Information:  Should you wish to apply for this role as a secondment you must seek permission from your current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

** For an informal discussion about the role please email Steve Diamond at steve.diamond@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk **

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 7th November 2021

Shortlisting Date: 10th & 11th November 20221

Interview Dates: 19th & 22nd of November 2021

Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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