Head of Programme Management

The Programme Manager / Head of Programme Delivery is a senior leader within the Estates & Facilities (E&F) Directorate, responsible for overseeing the planning, governance, and delivery of the University's capital and strategic programmes.

Client Details

The University of East London is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the global capital. Our pioneering and forward-thinking vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities we serve, inspiring both our staff and students to reach their full potential.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Influence

• Act as a senior leader within E&F, shaping and embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all programme and project delivery activities.
• Provide visible leadership and direction across the department, modelling One Team values and supporting the alignment of project delivery with Vision 2028 priorities.
• Influence and support senior stakeholders, including University Executive Board members, to ensure that estates development and investment decisions are evidence-based, affordable, and strategically aligned.
• Act as the lead interface between programme teams, governance boards, and the wider University community, ensuring transparency, communication, and collective ownership of delivery outcomes.

Programme and Project Delivery

• Lead the successful delivery of the University's capital programmes, ensuring adherence to governance processes, timescales, and budgets.
• Develop and implement effective programme controls, including risk management, reporting, benefits tracking, and gateway assurance.
• Oversee performance across multiple workstreams, identifying opportunities to streamline delivery and improve value for money.
• Support project managers to achieve consistently high standards of delivery, providing guidance, mentoring, and constructive challenge.
• Lead the coordination of complex programmes that involve multiple interdependent projects and stakeholders.

Profile

Essential criteria;

Substantial experience in Programme & Project Management related office environment (RIBA Workplan)

Substantial experience on high value project and cost management of new building and development projects and fast track refurbishment (A/I)

Experience of dealing with property related transactions (i.e., Lease / acquisition, etc) (A/I)

Experience of effectively dealing with customers in a complex organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders at all levels (A/I

Desirable criteria;

Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and issues relating to construction and estates development. (A/I)

Experience of working in the higher education sector. (A/I)

Experience of developing the strategic aims and goals of a government institution as well as change management at a strategic level within a public sector environment. (A/I)

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 75,000 to 90,000 GBP.
• 30 days of annual leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous 20% pension contributions.
• A permanent position in a well-established not-for-profit organisation.
• Opportunity to lead impactful construction projects in London.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity as a Head of Programme Management in the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply today.