Programme Manager

Why Southwark?

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Southwark is also one of the most densely populated areas in the country; in other words, we do not have a huge amount of space per person so the space we do have is precious. Our streets are publicly owned and should be used for the things we most value. Most streets are currently designed to prioritise cars, even though most people do not own one. Polluting vehicles contribute to nearly half of the air pollution in London and road transport makes up 18% of the borough’s overall carbon emissions. The Streets for People programme is vital in freeing up space for walking, cycling and public transport and reducing traffic.

What You'll Be Doing

Play a key part in the delivery of the Streets for People agenda, with a particular focus on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and street lighting programmes. Support the creation of safer, cleaner, more accessible, and better-managed streets across Southwark. Manage and coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary projects to ensure successful rollout of EV charging and future-ready street lighting initiatives. Oversee programme delivery from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Coordinate capital investment programmes and secure, manage, and monitor external funding opportunities to support delivery objectives. Work collaboratively with operational services, external partners, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve programme outcomes. Translate strategic priorities and agreed plans into practical, effective, and well-managed delivery programmes. Engage with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to ensure local priorities and needs are reflected in project delivery. Monitor programme performance, manage risks and dependencies, and provide regular progress reporting to senior stakeholders. Ensure programme delivery aligns with council objectives, sustainability goals, and best practice in public realm infrastructure management.