Head of Project and Programme Management

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Estates and Facilities Department for an experienced Project and Programme Manager to join the CAPITAL Programmes Section, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Flexi Time)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £44,075 - £47,181 (Grade 9) *To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.

The overall purpose of the role will be to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all property related programmes and individual projects, delivered through government frameworks. You will be responsible for producing planning and project documentation from initial business case through to project delivery and handover, evaluating and ensuring value for money is achieved via the framework agreements. You will also be reporting on project status and communicating to senior stakeholders via formal reporting processes, implementing best practice across the team in project delivery.

This is a senior management position, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders and holding responsibility for project completion and handover, including ensuring that Health & Safety and projects run smoothly and in line with budget control. You will be the lead Project Manager on CAPITAL programming workstreams and the delivery of planned annual estates projects.

Applicants must hold a relevant project management qualification and have extensive experience working in live environments. You will also possess sound knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, Building Regulations, Asset Management principles and CAPITAL Budget/Programmes management.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 5th July 2026. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with personal contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake regulated activity which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

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