Corporate Programme Manager

I am currently recruiting for a Corporate Programme Manager on behalf of my client, a leading public sector organisation based in Wakefield (WF1). 

This role will be based in the Projects Team in Property, Facilities Management and Health & Safety Service. The primary aim is to provide technical support to Directorates ensuring that projects are effectively scoped and delivered to time, cost and quality. Their property portfolio contains schools, heritage sites and public buildings located within the five towns of Wakefield. 

Duties of the Corporate Programme Manager will include:

• Monitor the delivery of services to specified Service Level Requirements (SLRs) within the agreed contract terms, to ensure the continuing high quality of service delivery.
• To creatively lead and manage the strategic delivery of contracts, taking into account internal and external service needs.
• To lead on commissioning and programme management of services in relation to agreed buildings and capital plans, including but not exclusive to the Early Years, Capital Programme and financial monitoring, Asset Management Planning, Schools Devolved Capital Programme Sustainable Schools / Carbon Reduction, Service Improvement and Office Accommodation and the strategic primary Capital Programme.
• To ensure all schemes are financially monitored, reported and reconciled within the Authority’s overall capital programme
• Develop and manage relationships with private, voluntary and independent sector organisations, Governors and schools in order to deliver on commissioning requirements and secure outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure Corporate Programmes and projects are planned, managed, and delivered to a high standard
• Responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of effective project governance across all project processes (feasibility evaluation, risk, issue, outcome / benefit, change) and strong communication with all stakeholders to support prompt decision making and senior stakeholder interventions.

To be successful in this role as an Programme Manager, you will have:

• A technical background in construction & project management
• Experience of driving a multi disciplinary team of professionals to deliver construction projects from inception to completion.
• Experience of delivering projects in public buildings and or the educational estate.
• PRINCE 2 Project Management  or equivalent
• Management experience within a large diverse and complex organisation  
• Experience of leading large multidisciplinary meeting and projects groups

This is a full time role, 37 hours per week. The pay rate for this role is £48.61 per hour PAYE or £62 per hour via Umbrella. 

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, the team currently work three days in the office.   

Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview! 

What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:

• A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any  bookings
• Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
• A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure 
• A dedicated payroll team 
• Access to free training
• Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
• Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
• Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
• Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's