Head of Programme
Reporting to: Managing Director, UK & Europe.
Location: London (flexible home office / hybrid working available). Your working hours may vary due to global portfolio of customers.
Responsibilities
- Manage a remotely dispersed team, building relationships with team members based in Australia.
- Navigate market disruption by educating customers about the company’s new products and services.
- Overcome onboarding challenges posed by the nature of the business.
Key Deliverables (first 12 months)
- Secure a 1‑year contract extension to December 2028.
- Demonstrate strong relationships with internal and customer stakeholders.
- Renew the contract successfully.
Working Arrangements & Location
- Flexible working, options such as home office / hybrid working; flexible hours due to global customer portfolio.
Qualifications – Hard Skills
- Fully chartered engineering background in Railway Infrastructure (preferably civil or electrical).
- Proven experience leading Projects and Programmes within the Railway industry.
- Strong written communication skills, able to capture meetings, concepts, and information effectively.
- Ability to operate alongside internal and external stakeholders.
- Desirable: consultancy background.
Qualifications – Soft Skills
- Mature approach to work culture.
- Flexible in their approach to working.
- Strong communicator (written and verbal) and able to manage multiple relationships.
- Collaborative and keen to work closely with internal stakeholders.
Benefits
- Bonus: 10% based on company performance.
- Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays.
- Fully flexible working.
- Training and development – funding for professional qualifications, courses or memberships.
- Pension.
Salary
Low: £85,000 | Mid: £92,500 | High: £100,000
Equal Opportunity
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to an equal‑opportunity policy for all opportunity seekers. We treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs, and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with this policy.
Head of Programme employer: Ford
Join a leading employer in the rail industry, where as a Mechanical Fitter in Leeds, you will be part of a highly skilled engineering team dedicated to maintaining powerful locomotives. With competitive salaries starting at £47,147 and opportunities for significant earnings growth through technical training and additional responsibilities, this role offers not only financial rewards but also a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and stability. Experience a dynamic work environment with varied challenges and the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to essential transport services.
