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?? Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days on-site per week) ?? Contract: 6 months About the RoleHays is recruiting for a Programme Investment Appraiser to support a major project within a local council. This role provides independent appraisal and assessment of Business Cases and Change Requests for investment projects across Transport, Innovation, and Regeneration, as directed by the Programme Investment Appraisal Manager.You will produce comprehensive Risk and Investment Appraisal Reports, making informed judgments on: Alignment of proposals with the council's Strategy, Policy, and Objectives Compliance with the Single Assurance Framework (SAF), Government requirements, and HM Treasury Green Book (5 Case Model) Value for Money (VfM) and the need for public sector investment Affordability, commercial viability, and deliverability In forming these judgments, you will assess project and strategic risks, mitigation measures, and opportunities. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed Risk and Investment Appraisal reports highlighting risks, issues, and delivery capability. Identify programme and strategic risks and ensure they are captured in appropriate risk registers. Work closely with Risk Managers to escalate risks impacting the strategic objectives. Operate within a Project/PMO environment, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. Skills & Experience Experience in risk management and investment appraisal within complex programmes. Strong understanding of the project lifecycle from initiation to implementation. Ability to communicate, influence, and resolve issues across all organisational levels. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills for briefings and presentations. Exceptional written and analytical skills to summarise complex information clearly. ? Interested? Apply today by sending your updated CV, and play a key role in shaping investment decisions and ensuring robust programme delivery. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ