Programme Manager

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.