Location: Home-based

Fixed term to 31 March 2026, with potential to be extended pending confirmation of grant funding for 2026/27.

Internal for LGA & IDeA staff only

About us

The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to strengthen local government, so communities thrive and to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government

We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to champion and be the voice of local government, ensuring it has the resources, powers and support to deliver the best possible outcomes. We build strong partnerships and networks to provide support, helping local authorities improve through a peer-based, sector-led approach.

We inspire and promote innovation in local government. We celebrate and accelerate the development and adaptation of new ideas that help local government continue to lead the way in public service excellence.

We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems.

The LGA’s Values are: Collaboration, Inclusion, Ambition, and Respect.We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role.

About the role

One Public Estate (OPE) is a catalyst for transforming places. Cross-public sector collaboration realises smaller, better, greener, and more efficient public property that drives local growth, unlocks land for homes, reduces inequalities, and improves public services - enabling communities to thrive.

The OPE programme is seeking a Regional Programme Manager (RPM) to support an established network of partnerships. We currently require support across the South-East and East of England regions, but the area of focus may alter in the future.

Reporting to the Senior Partnerships Manager, responsible for line managing a Regional Programme Adviser and working closely with the Programme Management Office, the RPM is part of the OPE programme’s regional team.

There are potentially two roles available as a result of current postholders being seconded to other programmes. The regions within which OPE operate are currently subject to change, and it is anticipated that one role will cover the South-East Region and the other will cover two of East of England, East Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber and the West Midlands.. You will work with Councils and public sector partners to support key regeneration schemes, managing multi-million revenue and capital programmes - unlocking homes and jobs.

If you’re passionate about places and excited about the role the public sector can play, then this role may be for you. You’ll need a keen eye for opportunity, a good understanding of public sector working, a clear understanding of analysing and reporting on progress, and enjoy engaging with people.

The role is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis (to the end of March 2026). Secondments are welcomed. This role will provide you with a valuable career development opportunity, working on a national programme, with exposure to key regeneration projects. Your location won’t be important – just a commitment to provide quality advice and support to the places through our programme.

About you

All our roles require experience of a fast-paced working environment servicing multiple stakeholders, a collaborative mindset, and a continuous improvement mentality.

The Regional Programme Manager should have strong relationship and engagement skills, be comfortable working with senior stakeholders. You will provide direct support and expertise to assist the identification, development and delivery of property projects, in a cross-public sector environment, drawing on a solid understanding of asset management, property development, regeneration, or related public service delivery.

You should have:

experience of local and/or central government and a good understanding of the way that they work, as well as a familiarity with the changes proposed through Devolution and Local Government Reform
Substantial experience of regeneration, public estate, housing, and economic growth
Experience of running a major programme – this may be around service transformation, housing development, regeneration, other land and property initiatives, or similar
Integrity and credibility with politicians, senior managers, key stakeholders and staff.
Able to deliver and lead others under pressure, prioritising work against competing demands to meet deadlines

You should be comfortable working in a small team in a home-based environment with most communication taking place online. A flexible attitude to working away from home is essential as some national travel will be required.

If you would like an informal chat about this role before applying, please contact Mike Harries, Senior Partnerships Manager – OPE (mike.harries@local.gov.uk).

You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

To apply

If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date

Substantial experience of regeneration, public estate, housing, and economic growth
Experience of running a major programme – this may be around service transformation, housing development, regeneration, other land and property initiatives, or similar
Understanding of the typical processes and stages required to develop and deliver a public sector infrastructure and/or housing delivery capital project
Previous experience of working in or with a complex political environment, preferably in local or central government
Able to collaborate within a team, and to utilise collaboration to develop best practice, problem solve, and influence future approaches.
Well-developed written and oral presentation skills with ability to present complex ideas in a clear and comprehensible way.

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Regional Programme Manager - Job Description

Closing Date: 5pm, 29 October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.

At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit.

The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”. Please contact us via Recruitment@local.gov.uk if you require a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.

Our benefits

LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).*
Flexible & agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.
Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals
The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.
Family friendly policies

For more of LGA’s benefits and working with us, please view our webpage https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga

Our values & behaviours

Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:

how we work with each other
how we work with our members and stakeholders
our expectations for ourselves and each other

Our values are:

Collaboration – We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation.

Inclusion – We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully.

Ambition – We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals.

Respect – We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.