GSK Taskforce Programme Manager

Contract: 6 Months
Rate: Circa £350 per day (Umbrella)
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)

An exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile strategic programme

We are currently supporting a public sector organisation in the appointment of an experienced Programme Manager to lead a significant economic growth and regeneration programme with regional and national importance.

This is a highly visible role, requiring engagement with senior stakeholders across government, industry, investment, and local authority partners. You will take ownership of a complex programme designed to support economic growth, investment attraction, workforce transition and long-term place-shaping objectives.

The successful candidate will bring strong programme leadership experience, political awareness and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving and high-profile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall programme management and strategic coordination across multiple workstreams.
• Lead programme governance, reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Coordinate senior relationships with government departments, industry representatives, investors and regional partners.
• Manage the delivery of a complex evidence and research programme, ensuring outputs inform future strategy and investment decisions.
• Support the development of policy recommendations and investment propositions to secure future funding and growth opportunities.
• Drive collaboration across partner organisations to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Lead communications and engagement activity, maintaining confidence amongst key stakeholders.
• Prepare programme updates and reports for senior leadership, boards and elected members.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing large-scale economic development, regeneration or transformational programmes.
• A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across the public and private sectors.
• Strong political awareness and experience operating within complex governance environments.
• Expertise in programme planning, risk management and delivery oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience translating research and economic evidence into actionable recommendations and business cases.
• The ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining programme momentum and delivery.

Desirable Experience

• Background within economic development, regeneration, life sciences, innovation, infrastructure or investment programmes.
• Experience working with government funding programmes and regional growth initiatives.
• Understanding of planning, development and place-based growth strategies.
• Experience managing programmes involving major employers, business transformation or organisational change.

What's on Offer?

• 6-month contract opportunity.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Circa £350 per day Umbrella.
• Opportunity to lead a programme of significant strategic importance.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across government, industry and investment sectors.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on regional economic growth and regeneration.

For more information or to discuss the role in confidence, please get in touch.