Programme Design Manager
Are you experienced in planned maintenance, asset investment or programme management? Do you enjoy turning strategic priorities into practical, deliverable programmes whilst leading teams and working with a wide range of stakeholders?
We're looking for someone who can combine strong planning, analytical and leadership skills to help shape the future investment of Cornwall Housing's homes and assets.
About the role
You'll lead the development and design of planned maintenance and investment programmes, helping to ensure that Cornwall Housing's homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.
In this role you will:
- Develop and design planned investment programmes
- Use asset information and stock condition data to support investment decisions
- Lead a team delivering programme support, data and resident engagement activities
- Work with contractors and stakeholders to develop programme specifications and delivery plans
- Support programme prioritisation, phasing and investment planning
- Work collaboratively with the R&M delivery teams and partner contractors to mobilise programmes in the localities.
- Lead a team of resident engagement officers to ensure resident needs are considered during programme design and implementation of the work across Heating upgrades & loft insulation, Kitchen & Bathroom & Roof replacements and Retrofit upgrades.
- Produce reports and management information for senior stakeholders
- Manage programme risks, assurance and governance processes
- Manage and monitor programme delivery across all partner contractors, providing KPI information on the programme deliver to the Asset Safety and Repairs & Maintenance department heads.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and long-term asset strategies
Cornwall Housing is evolving to better meet the needs of the people and communities we serve. Our values of Collaboration, Honesty and Learning are central to this, helping us stay focused on doing the right things in the right way.
If you want to make a real impact, work positively with others and help shape better outcomes for local people, this could be the perfect next step. Join us to create safe homes in strong communities for one and all!
About you
To be successful, you'll have:
- Experience delivering planned maintenance, asset investment or capital programmes
- Experience leading or supervising teams
- Strong organisational and programme management skills
- Experience using data and insight to support decision-making
- Experience working with contractors and stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, including preparing reports and presenting information
- Experience balancing competing priorities and managing programme risks
- Experience within housing, asset management, construction or property-related environments would be highly advantageous
To find out more about the role and requirements, please view the Role Profile (copy and paste this link into a new browser): https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/ahtb4h5s/500096_programmedesignmanager_rp.pdf
Our offer to you
Salary: £45,312 per year
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Hybrid working - working from office, home, site and in the community as needed. Your base will be our main office in Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR. This role requires you to typically work from the office at least 2 day/s per week, sometimes including attendance at short notice.
What you’ll get from us in return is:
· A challenge like no other – Cornwall is unique and so are we!
· A highly competitive total package that includes a decent salary (with annual negotiations with recognised trade unions for cost-of-living salary increases), Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave plus bank hols (rising to 31 days plus BHs after 5 years’ continuous service) with the option to buy more, family friendly policies, and our flexible approach to work
· A senior management team who will listen and support you, and encourage your ideas and creative thinking
· Support in your continuous learning and development
· Access to discounts on entertainment, shops, wellbeing and travel through our on-line portal
· And a chance to really make your mark
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. You will be asked to complete the relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
It’s really easy to apply for our roles – create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV and covering letter/statement.
The planned closing date for applications is Monday 3 August 2026 (midnight). However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. So we recommend that you please submit your application early.
Interviews are planned for Tuesday 11 August 2026. This will be an in-person interview at Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and aim to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role. Where application numbers are high, we may invite those who best meet these requirements. We will also work with you to put reasonable adjustments in place where possible.
Contact us
If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 01872 324 329
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing, delivering safe homes in strong communities for one and all!
Redeployees – Cornwall Housing, Cornwall Council and the Corserv Group are associated employers. We have reciprocal arrangements agreed for redeployment. If you are a Cornwall Housing, Cornwall Council or Corserv Group employee with redeployment status confirmed by HR (for example, confirmed at risk of redundancy or dismissal due to disability-related ill health), once you have applied please email us at [email protected] to let us know that you are applying as a redeployee.
Recruitment Agencies – we are not currently seeking agency support with this vacancy, thank you. Please view our information for recruitment agencies here: https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/
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Pay: £45,312.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and aim to interview disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential requirements of the role. Where application numbers are high, we may need to invite those who best meet these requirements. We will also work with you to put reasonable adjustments in place where possible. Do you consider yourself eligible for consideration under the Disability Confident scheme? If yes, please let us know any specific requirements needed to enable your participation and/or attendance during the selection process (including if you are unable to evacuate a building unaided, for example during a fire emergency):
- This is an in‑person role requiring regular attendance at Bodmin PL31 2FR and other locations, sometimes at short notice, including attendance at an in‑person interview. Please explain clearly and realistically how you will meet these requirements in practice, based on the travel expectations outlined in the advert or Role Profile. This response will be used to assess suitability for shortlisting.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter alongside their CV and answer all pre-screening questions. Only fully completed applications will be considered at the shortlisting stage.
- To be successful, you'll have:
- Experience delivering planned maintenance, asset investment or capital programmes
- Experience leading or supervising teams
- Strong organisational and programme management skills
- Experience using data and insight to support decision-making
- Experience working with contractors and stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, including preparing reports and presenting information
- Experience balancing competing priorities and managing programme risks
- Experience within housing, asset management, construction or property-related environments would be highly advantageous
Please explain how you meet the criteria above, using relevant examples, and demonstrate your interest in this role and Cornwall Housing. This will form part of the shortlisting process.
Licence/Certification:
- full driving licence and access to a vehicle (required)
- planned works experience (required)
- team management experience (required)
- programme management experience (required)
- contractor management experience (required)
- data analysis experience (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
