Corporate Programme Manager - Construction

Are you ready to shape the future of public sector projects?

We’re seeking an exceptional Corporate Programme Manager to lead the charge at our dynamic organisation based in Wakefield (WF1).

If you thrive on innovation, collaboration, and impactful delivery, this role is tailor-made for you!

Why Choose this role?

• Strategic Impact: As a Corporate Programme Manager, you’ll be the architect of transformation. Your canvas? A diverse portfolio of schools, heritage sites, and public buildings across Wakefield’s vibrant towns.
• Technical Prowess: Dive into the Projects Team, where you’ll orchestrate technical excellence. From scoping to delivery, you’ll ensure projects hit the bullseye—on time, within budget, and with unwavering quality.
• Creative Leadership: We don’t settle for ordinary. Your creative flair will drive strategic contract delivery, balancing internal and external service needs.
• Financial Stewardship: Monitor, report, and reconcile—your financial wizardry ensures schemes thrive within our capital program.
• Stakeholder Alchemist: Forge relationships with private, voluntary, and independent sector partners. Together, we’ll secure outcomes for children and young minds.

Your Symphony of Duties:

• Service Excellence: Keep the tempo high by monitoring Service Level Requirements (SLRs). Our commitment to quality never misses a beat.
• Strategic Baton: Conduct the orchestra of contracts, harmonizing Early Years, Capital Programs, and more. Your baton? Creativity and precision.
• Financial Crescendo: Hit the high notes of financial monitoring. Our capital program dances to your tune.
• Relationship Sonata: Cultivate partnerships with governors, schools, and sector organizations. Your score? Commissioning success.
• Project Symphony: Plan, manage, and deliver corporate programs with virtuosity. Excellence is our encore.

To be successful in this role as 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 day rate is up to around £500 via umbrella