Programme Manager

Job Advert: Programme Manager - York City Command Review Programme Role: Programme Manager (Temporary Contractor - 6 months with potential for extension) Location: Hybrid working - minimum of three days a week at York Fulford Road, with occasional attendance at Police Headquarters, Northallerton Pay Rate: £36.90 - £40.14 per hour Manager: Head of Estates, Transport and Logistics Overview & Scope: Service Care Solutions is assisting North Yorkshire Police in recruiting an Programme Manager to lead the York City Command Review Programme. This role presents an exciting opportunity to influence the future footprint and iconic presence of North Yorkshire Police in the City of York. The Programme Manager will oversee a comprehensive review of City Command's policing needs, focusing particularly on improvements at Fulford Road Police Station. Scope of the Review: Assess current and future policing needs within City Command. Evaluate operational requirements, including personnel, vehicles, and facilities, considering future demand. Review specialist operational provisions. Analyse the condition and suitability of Fulford Road Police Station and other buildings within the City Command footprint. Develop a cost-benefit analysis for potential investment scenarios, including: Significant refurbishment of Fulford Road Station. Rebuild on the existing footprint. Rebuild at an alternative location(s). Background: Fulford Road Police Station, a critical part of the City Command infrastructure, is no longer fit for purpose and requires substantial investment. The Executive Board commissioned a feasibility report in October 2020 to explore potential building options, aiming to inform the Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for North Yorkshire and assist in developing an Outline Business Case. Options include: Development of Existing Sites: Improving and upgrading existing police estate sites. Consolidation in a New Build Development: Constructing a new facility to replace existing infrastructure. Main Responsibilities: Lead a complex programme to review the York City Command estate, including Fulford Road, identifying options to maximise operational delivery and deployment. Assess current and future needs, focusing on infrastructure upgrades at Fulford Road Police Station. Evaluate current and future policing needs, operational requirements, and building assets. Recommend the best use of the York estate, including significant investment, relocation, or alternative solutions.Essential Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: Proven experience in delivering large-scale programmes with significant estates and infrastructure implications. Expertise in needs assessment, resource allocation, and large-scale building refurbishments or new builds. Experience developing solutions that meet legislative and regulatory requirements. Strong collaboration and engagement skills with operational and support staff. Experience in writing and presenting comprehensive reports to senior stakeholders. Significant stakeholder management experience. MSP/Prince2 or equivalent Programme Management qualification. Construction qualifications and/or experience managing complex construction programmes.Recruitment Support: Service Care Solutions is supporting North Yorkshire Police with this recruitment. For more information or to apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft or visit (phone number removed)