Job Introduction

Head of Programmes - Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)

Salary: £60,050–£65,878

Location: Lincoln

Contract: Permanent | 37 hours per week

Closing date: 26 April 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 11th May 2026

Bring your leadership skills to a pivotal role shaping major programmes across Greater Lincolnshire. As Head of Programmes, you’ll lead an ambitious, wide‑ranging portfolio within a political and fast‑paced environment. This is your opportunity to drive delivery that directly supports the region’s priorities and long‑term ambitions.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of the newly established Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority, leading work that delivers real outcomes for communities across the region. The organisation promotes continuous improvement, innovation, evidence‑based decision‑making, and high performance. As a senior leader, you’ll help shape transformational programmes and contribute to organisational development and effectiveness.

About the role

As Head of Programmes, you will lead the development, delivery, and strategic oversight of GLCCA’s complex programme and project portfolio. Working in partnership with the Programme Finance & Procurement Officer, you’ll ensure financial sustainability, oversee budgets, and maintain compliance with funding requirements.

Key areas include:

• Leading the planning, delivery, and evaluation of major programmes and projects across transport, employment, skills, infrastructure investment, and business initiatives.
• Providing strategic advice to senior leaders and the Mayor on priorities, opportunities, risks, and organisational impact.
• Overseeing business case development, financial modelling, and cost‑benefit analysis.
• Managing competing priorities, risks, and complex issues throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Building strong collaborative relationships across GLCCA and with external partners.
• Leading engagement strategies and representing GLCCA at strategic forums and partnership events.
• Motivating and managing a high‑performing Programmes Team, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
  The role is based full‑time in Greater Lincolnshire with a requirement to travel.

What we are looking for

Essential experience, skills and attributes:

• Strong understanding of financial management, including budgets and programme costs.
• Proven experience delivering large, complex projects and programmes in a multifaceted organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve organisational objectives.
• Leadership and people‑management experience within a complex environment.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working with senior public and private sector stakeholders.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Personal resilience and ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving, and politically sensitive environment.
• Experience providing strategic advice to political leaders or senior executives.

Desirable:

• Understanding of a Combined County Authority and its responsibilities.
• Postgraduate qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body.

What we offer

• Salary: £60,050–£65,878
• Permanent contract, 37 hours per week
• Based in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
 The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

 Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email Debbie.Simpson@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk..

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
 The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
 Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.