Programme Manager
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Full time (35 hrs/wk), fixed term until October 2030
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home
Salary range £55,000 to £60,000 pa plus benefits
We're looking for a motivated Programme Manager to help lead the way on our Digital Campus programme; a strategic investment that will transform the online teaching, learning and assessment experiences that the University of the Built Environment offers to students and staff.
As a senior member of the Strategy & Planning Office, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the University, contributing to the ongoing development of project and programme management practices, ensuring effective planning, collaboration, and successful delivery across a varied portfolio of strategic initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and proactive programme manager to play a pivotal role in the future of the University and help deliver lasting organisational impact.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
Oversee and manage component projects to deliver the programme plan
Manage projects that centre on significant digital or technology infrastructures
Apply the Universitys project management framework to lead all stages of Digital Campus projects
Support budget management, direct resource allocation, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure project success is achieved within agreed cost parameters
Our main requirements:
Certification in a recognised programme or project management methodology (e.g., MSP, APM, PRINCE2, PMP)
Experience in leading and managing complex strategic and business improvement projects with organisational scope and at significant scale
Experience delivering transformation and change with extensive digital/technology components (e.g., systems, platforms, or digital services), and in partnership with technical specialists
Demonstrable skill in organising, prioritising and managing complex and diverse programmes of work and their project portfolios
At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the worlds most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.
Vacancy closes on Monday 28 September 2026 at 17:00 .
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
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