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Pride in Place Programme Manager Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full-Time Hours Per Week: 37 Length of Contract: Permanent Salary Range: 39,152 - 44,075 per annum Location: Office - Horncastle; Projects - Skegness / Mablethorpe Application Deadline: 20 March 2026 Job Summary East Lindsey District Council are recruiting a Programme Manager to work on the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme. This has provided Skegness and Mablethorpe with new investment of up to 20 million in each town to deliver new activities that will strengthen local pride, improve community spaces and services, and give local residents the power to shape how future improvements are made over the next 10 years. The Pride in Place Manager role will support the delivery of the Pride in Place Programmes in each town. The role will be employed and hosted by East Lindsey District Council but will provide a range of duties to directly support the Pride in Place Boards in each town to bring together and manage a dedicated programme of individual projects which reflect the needs and voices of the people who live and work there. What Do We Need From You: Qualification in project administration / management or significant demonstrable experience of administering similar high-value projects. Experience in budget management. Previous line management experience. You will bring relevant community driven skills and experience to the role and have a passion for working well with local residents, businesses and community organisations to develop and deliver a major programme of new investment which local residents want to see delivered in their town. You will be active and visible within the coastal towns providing effective communication and connections to bring about lasting change and improvement. Why Work For Us You will benefit from a strong and supportive working environment where the work is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding. The funding available through the programme provides both the opportunity and stability for a passionate and committed individual to help deliver and manage a long-term programme of new activities and investment into our cherished coastal communities. The work you do will have a direct and positive impact on how local residents are able to better experience and enjoy the spaces and places where they live. The closing date for applications is Friday, 20th of March at 5:00pm . Interviews to be held on Friday, 27th of March in Skegness. Benefits We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more Employee Assistance Programme Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts Cycle to work scheme Flu Jabs Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users Flexible Working Policy Agile Working Policy Car Mileage reimbursement Long service recognition Excellent career progression and training opportunities Certain restrictions may apply We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty. About Us Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership - the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes. Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work. The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website. The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process. TPBN1_UKTJ