Programme Manager Retrofit

Lead the North East to further devolution

The North East is on the cusp of devolved funding and powers for retrofit and we’re looking for an experienced and proactive programme manager to lead the transition. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team at a crucial point – working closely with government and other key stakeholders, this role will be pivotal to ensuring that the region grasps the opportunities that devolution presents.

In this role, you will: 

• Manage the development and implementation of a new strategic delivery function for retrofit across the region, ensuring that the North East MSA can effectively deliver its retrofit ambitions.
• Accelerate quality retrofit delivery across the North East through strategic coordination of government grant funding.
• Lead work with key regional stakeholders to shape and drive retrofit programme delivery.

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Understands the scale of the retrofit challenge and the value of the opportunity and has the ambition to achieve it.
• Can build a new team, supporting team members to deliver against challenging goals.
• Excels at building relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders. 
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing people together around a common goal. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We support flexible working and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

If you are organised, collaborative, detail-oriented and motivated by delivering successful projects that make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Laura Hood, Programme Manager (Domestic Retrofit), [email removed]

Closing date for applications: 18th October 2026 at 23:59

For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please visit our website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.

This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.

Attachments

• Programme Manager (Retrofit) JDPS (Final).pdf
• Candidate Pack - Programme Manager (Retrofit).pdf