Job Title: Senior Programme Manager – Connecting Cumbria
Salary: £65,872 to £68,775
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Flexible
Contract: Permanent
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About this opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of digital connectivity across Cumbria. As a senior programme lead within the Connecting Cumbria service, you will help deliver the ambitious Cumbria Digital Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2030, driving projects that improve broadband, mobile connectivity and digital infrastructure for communities, businesses and public services across the region.
Working on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, you will lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of high-profile digital infrastructure projects, including supporting the nationally significant Digital Borderlands programme. You will collaborate with government departments, local authorities, funding bodies, suppliers and community stakeholders to secure investment, oversee programme delivery and ensure strategic objectives are achieved.
This role offers a unique blend of programme leadership, stakeholder engagement and technical oversight. You will manage key members of the Connecting Cumbria team, build strong partnerships with senior decision-makers and represent the service at regional and national level. From developing business cases and securing funding through to governance reporting, supplier management and community engagement, you will have the opportunity to influence every stage of programme delivery.
If you are an experienced programme professional who thrives in a complex, partnership-driven environment and wants to make a lasting impact on the region's digital future, this is an exceptional opportunity to lead transformational projects that will benefit Cumbria for years to come.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Michael Barry by email at michael.barry@cumbria.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
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Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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