Secondment Opportunities - LGR Programme Delivery

Roles ranging from £36,363 - £85,119, click on the job titles for further details about each post.

Join the Lancashire-wide Programme Development Office
Help shape the future of local government in Lancashire

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of one of the most significant transformation programmes in local government? We are now recruiting to the new Lancashire-wide Programme Development Office (PDO), established to support the delivery of Local Government Reorganisation across Lancashire. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile, fast-moving programme that will bring together all 15 councils in Lancashire during an exciting period of change.

Hosted by Lancashire County Council, the PDO will work across the county to support strategic planning, programme delivery, governance, analysis, communications and project management. If you are looking to broaden your experience, contribute to meaningful change and work collaboratively at scale, we would love to hear from you.

Why join the PDO?

·         contribute to a once-in-a-generation programme of change

·         work with colleagues from across all 15 Lancashire councils

·         build new skills and broaden your professional experience

·         be part of a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team

·         help shape how future services and structures are developed across Lancashire

The PDO will operate as a virtual team, hosted by Lancashire County Council, with a team base at County Hall and hybrid working arrangements in place. Your employer will not change if you are successful in securing one of these opportunities. All roles are full-time by default, although part-time working will be considered.

Roles available (click to view job descriptions)

·         Head of Programme Delivery

·         Head of Enabling Portfolio

·         Head of Service Portfolio

·         Lead Business Analyst

·         Lead Data Analyst

·         Business Analyst

·         Data Analyst

·         Communications Lead

·         Programme Manager

·         Project Manager

·         Project Officer

·         Governance Lead

What you need to know before applying

These opportunities are available on a secondment basis, funded from the transition reserve. Before applying, you must have confirmation from your employing council that they are willing to release you for the secondment. Secondments are until March 2028.

How to apply

Applications open on Friday 29 May and close on Sunday 14 June 2026.

To apply, please send your CV, an expression of interest, and confirmation that you have approval from your employing council to be released on secondment to Lancashire.LGRrecruitment@chorley.gov.uk.

The selection process will take place in late June with dates and locations to be confirmed.

If you would like to find out more about the roles or the recruitment process, we would be happy to speak with you. We will also be holding a briefing session about the PDO for anyone interested, and details will be shared shortly.