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Programme
Manager – Public Safety Integration
Salary: £62,470-£69,070
Directorate: Strategy, Reform & Insight
Grade: G19
Location: East Midlands (Hybrid working available)
Contract: Full Time
Shape the
Future of Public Safety in the East Midlands
Are you an
experienced programme leader looking to deliver one of the most significant
public sector transformation programmes in the East Midlands?
The East
Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is seeking an ambitious and
strategic Programme Manager – Public Safety Integration to lead the
mobilisation and delivery of the Public Safety Integration Programme. This
high-profile programme will oversee the transfer of Police and Crime
Commissioner (PCC) functions and Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA)
responsibilities into the Mayoral Combined Authority in 2028.
This is a
unique opportunity to shape the future of public safety governance across the
region, working with senior leaders across policing, fire and local government
to deliver a complex programme that will create lasting benefits for
communities across the East Midlands.
Working closely
with the Director of Strategy, Reform & Insight and with the Offices of the
PCCs, the Fire and Rescue Authorities and the Chief Fire Officers, you'll lead
programme mobilisation, embed governance arrangements, coordinate delivery
across multiple organisations and ensure the programme remains on track to
deliver its objectives.
About the
Role
As Programme
Manager – Public Safety Integration, you will lead the design, mobilisation and
delivery of the Public Safety Integration Programme from inception through to
implementation.
You'll
establish programme governance, develop the programme roadmap and target
operating model, oversee programme risks and dependencies, and ensure
workstreams are effectively coordinated across EMCCA, Police and Crime
Commissioner offices, Fire and Rescue Authorities and wider stakeholders.
This is a
fast-moving, high-priority programme requiring an experienced programme manager
who can quickly establish credibility, work at pace and deliver against
demanding timescales within a politically sensitive environment.
What You'll
Be Doing
As Programme
Manager, you will:
- Lead the mobilisation and delivery
of the Public Safety Integration Programme.
- Build effective relationships with
senior stakeholders across partner organisations.
- Establish programme governance,
assurance arrangements and programme controls.
- Develop and maintain the programme
roadmap, delivery plan and risk register.
- Coordinate workstreams across
EMCCA, PCC offices and Fire & Rescue Authorities.
- Provide strategic advice and
reports to senior leadership, Boards and Committees.
- Lead programme planning, resource
coordination and dependency management.
- Identify and manage programme
risks, issues and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure delivery milestones are
achieved within agreed timescales.
- Champion continuous improvement,
collaboration and best practice throughout the programme.
About You
We're looking
for an experienced programme professional who thrives in complex environments
and can confidently lead large-scale transformation programmes.
You will have:
Essential
- Extensive experience leading large,
complex programme delivery.
- Proven ability to hit the ground
running within fast-paced programmes.
- Experience delivering programmes to
challenging deadlines.
- Strong programme governance,
assurance and risk management experience.
- Experience operating within
politically sensitive and highly governed environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management
and influencing skills.
- Experience leading
multidisciplinary teams and matrix working.
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, including preparing reports and briefings for senior
leaders.
- Relevant professional qualification
or equivalent experience.
- Strong leadership skills with a
collaborative and inclusive approach.
Desirable
- Experience working with Police,
Fire and Rescue Services, Combined Authorities or wider public sector
organisations.
- Programme or project management
qualification (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, APM).
- Knowledge of public sector
transformation, governance or organisational integration.
Why Join
EMCCA?
This is an
exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation leading
transformational change across the East Midlands. You'll play a pivotal role in
delivering a once-in-a-generation programme that will shape the future of
public safety governance while working alongside senior leaders from across the
region.
At EMCCA, we
are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We
value innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement, giving you
the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people, places and businesses
across the East Midlands.
Our Values
Everything we
do is guided by our core values:
Lifting our
Region
Putting the
long-term success of the East Midlands first.
Working
Together
Building strong
partnerships and embracing collaboration.
Making an
Impact
Turning ideas
into meaningful action that improves lives and public services.
Being Human
Creating an
inclusive culture built on respect, authenticity and understanding.
If you're an
experienced programme leader who enjoys delivering complex transformation,
working at pace and influencing strategic change, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12/08/2026
Interview
Date: 3 September 2026