Programme Manager / Head of Programme Delivery
Location: London • Permanent: full time • Salary: up to £82.5k per annum
A leading, future‑focused London university is seeking an experienced Programme Manager / Head of Programme Delivery to lead its major estates and capital development programmes. This is a senior, strategic role within an ambitious Estates & Facilities directorate driving significant transformation across the campus environment.
The Role
As Programme Manager, you’ll provide leadership, governance, and direction across a diverse capital portfolio. You will shape delivery standards, ensure strong programme controls, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to support evidence‑based investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of major capital programmes, ensuring projects meet time, cost, quality, and compliance targets.
- Implement programme governance, assurance frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and risk management processes.
- Oversee multiple workstreams and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, value for money, and delivery consistency.
- Act as a senior liaison across the university, influencing senior leaders and supporting strategic decision‑making.
- Build strong relationships with academic, professional services, and external partners to ensure successful programme outcomes.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to project managers and delivery teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including health & safety, procurement, financial controls, and sustainability requirements.
- Lead post‑project evaluation and embed lessons learned to enhance future delivery performance.
About You
- Extensive experience delivering large and complex capital programmes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
- Proven experience implementing programme governance and assurance frameworks.
- Professional qualification such as APM, MSP, PRINCE2, RICS, CIOB, or ICE.
- Excellent stakeholder‑management skills and the ability to engage effectively at senior levels.
- Strong understanding of health & safety, compliance, sustainability, and project controls.
Desirable
Higher‑education or public‑sector experience; knowledge of building safety and regulatory frameworks.
Why Join?
You’ll join an inclusive, ambitious, and supportive institution with a transformative vision for its estate - offering the chance to lead impactful, high‑profile programmes that directly improve student and staff experience.
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