Programme Manager in Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group, one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role: To oversee the execution and delivery of the Information Services (IS) Strategic Programmes, a rolling programme of strategic, technology, and business change initiatives that will drive efficiency and enhance user experience in all areas of the University, delivering value to our students, staff, and academics. Working with the Programme Board to deliver the Strategic Programmes, the programme manager engages collaboratively with faculty and professional services management teams, and other key stakeholders across the University, and plays a key influencing and delivery role as part of the Digital Delivery team.

The Programme Manager will produce accurate and achievable plans to ensure the programme is delivered and meets the required success criteria. The Programme Manager will be responsible for coaching Project Managers within the wider team. These programmes will deliver significant business benefits to enable the University’s Strategy 2020-2030, through multi-million investments.

Applications containing evidence of paid or third-party services, artificially generated, or misleading content will be immediately disqualified from our recruitment process. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

Interview date: The interview dates are to be confirmed. This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 26/11/2027. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

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Salary Information: New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.