Programme Officer – Growth
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority- Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: Grade 9 – £42,840 to £46,142
- Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working)
South Yorkshire is undergoing a period of significant investment and transformation, with ambitious plans to deliver regeneration, attract investment and create opportunities for communities across the region. Through our Growth Areas programme, we're bringing together partners, funding and expertise to unlock development opportunities that will drive economic growth and create lasting benefits for future generations.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that will help shape the future of South Yorkshire. As Programme Officer - Growth, you'll support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of regeneration and economic development projects, working closely with local authorities, funding bodies, delivery partners and stakeholders to ensure programmes are successfully delivered and achieve their intended impact.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria as detailed within the role profile. (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 28th October 2026
About the role
As a Programme Officer within the Growth team, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of growth and regeneration programmes across South Yorkshire's designated Growth Areas. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll help manage projects, monitor progress, coordinate stakeholders and support robust governance and reporting arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing projects move from concept to delivery and wants to contribute to initiatives that create jobs, attract investment and strengthen local communities.
In this role, you will:
- Support the day-to-day delivery of regeneration, growth and economic development projects across South Yorkshire.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, delivery partners, funders, communities and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor programme performance, maintain project documentation and help manage risks, issues and dependencies.
- Prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials for senior leaders, governance boards and stakeholders.
- Support funding, procurement and budget monitoring activities to ensure projects are delivered effectively and compliantly.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of programme management processes and support the sharing of lessons learned across projects.
About you
You will be an organised and proactive professional who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. You'll be comfortable managing competing priorities, maintaining attention to detail and finding practical solutions to challenges, while keeping projects moving forward and focused on achieving results.
Whether your experience comes from regeneration, economic development, programme management, the public sector or a related field, you'll bring a genuine interest in helping places grow and communities thrive. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, building relationships and contributing to projects that make a visible difference across South Yorkshire.
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Experience of managing or supporting complex projects or programmes, ideally within regeneration, economic development or a place-based environment.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience of monitoring progress and producing reports.
- Experience of budget monitoring, procurement processes or programme governance activities.
- A passion for growth, regeneration and creating opportunities that benefit businesses, communities and the wider regional economy.
If you're looking for an opportunity to support projects that will help shape the future of South Yorkshire and deliver meaningful economic and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of our benefits include -
Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications
Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.
All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.
Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.