Client Yorkshire Water Programme Welfare Site Standards Programme Location Leeds Valley Park (LVP), Leeds, with regular site visits across Yorkshire Waters operational estate Contract Interim / contract, approx. 6 months Start date Late November 2026 End date End of May 2027 Day rate £800 - £850 per day IR35 status Inside IR35 Vetting Basic DBS (Level 1) About the Programme Yorkshire Water is establishing a Welfare Site Standards Programme to assess and improve welfare provision across its 286 operational sites. The programme will consider legal, regulatory and operational requirements, including obligations relating to workplace welfare, health and safety and employee wellbeing. Phase 1 (Discovery, Assessment and Baseline) will establish the current position across the estate, identify compliance gaps and produce a prioritised, costed roadmap that provides the evidence base for Phase 2 investment and implementation. The Role We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to establish and lead the Welfare Site Standards Programme. You will provide strategic leadership while also being capable of stepping into a hands‑on project delivery capacity where required to maintain pace and momentum. You will lead stakeholder engagement, governance, discovery activity, compliance assessment and roadmap development, ensuring the programme delivers a robust evidence base for future investment decisions. You will need to build credibility quickly with operational leaders while maintaining effective engagement with executive stakeholders and sponsors. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership
Programme Manager employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
