Public Sector Project & Programme Leadership
Leading a public sector project is materially different from leading a private one. The accountability is to citizens and ministers, not shareholders; the governance is statutory rather than contractual; and the assurance regime — IPA reviews, Cabinet Office controls, Treasury Green Book scrutiny — has no commercial equivalent. This one-day intensive is built specifically for the public sector context.
Course overview.
Drawing on the Major Projects Leadership Academy curriculum, IPA assurance frameworks and Welsh Government's own programme practices, the course covers the disciplines that distinguish successfully-delivered public sector programmes from the ones that become Public Accounts Committee case studies. Designed for senior civil servants, Welsh public body leaders, and consultants advising HMG-style organisations.
Who it's for.
Senior civil servants, programme directors in UK and Welsh government, NHS senior managers, local authority programme leads, statutory body executives and consultants advising public sector clients on major delivery. Foundation for the Major Projects Leadership Academy and APM PfQ programmes.
What you'll learn.
The public sector accountability stack
Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) accountability under the Cabinet Office framework, the role of the Accounting Officer, the relationship between SROs and ministers, and the personal accountability shift that catches private-sector leaders off-guard when they move into senior public sector roles.
Green Book, business cases and gate reviews
Treasury Green Book five-case methodology, the Strategic Outline / Outline / Full Business Case progression, IPA gate review process, and the practical techniques for surviving the assurance regime without losing the will to deliver.
Delivery in the political and media environment
Stakeholder management when the most important stakeholders are ministers and the press; managing programme communications in an FOI environment; National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee dynamics; and the leadership practices that maintain delivery momentum through ministerial change.
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Fill in the form and we'll confirm your booking the same working day. Invoice on request — we accept PO numbers from public bodies and corporate accounts.
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This course is fully fundable through ReACT+.
If you've been made redundant or are facing redundancy in Wales, the Welsh Government's ReACT+ scheme can fund up to £1,500 toward this course — plus childcare, travel and accommodation expenses. We'll handle the application.
Benefits of Attending This Course
Develop the leadership skills needed to manage public sector projects and programmes effectively. Learn how to strengthen governance, engage stakeholders, manage risks and deliver strategic initiatives that create lasting value, improve public services and achieve successful organisational outcomes.
Ascent Training Wales · Bridgend.
Our conference room is purpose-built for effective training — bright, modern, and fully equipped for workshops, seminars and accredited sessions.
Llynfi Enterprise CentreHeol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate
Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0BQ
Lead Public Sector Projects and Programmes Successfully
Strengthen Public Sector Leadership
Learn how to lead complex projects and programmes within public sector environments while aligning delivery with strategic priorities and public value.
Manage Governance and Stakeholders
Develop practical skills to oversee governance, engage stakeholders, manage risks and ensure accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Deliver Sustainable Outcomes
Gain the confidence to lead transformational initiatives, optimise resources and deliver programmes that achieve measurable benefits for citizens and organisations.
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Our Bridgend venue is purpose-built for working learning — bright, modern, configurable for cohorts of four to twelve, with quality AV throughout and free parking right outside.
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