Programme Lead

About the Role

As Programme Lead, you will drive and lead a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts and Business SME's to achieve the a smart working programme.

You will be co-ordinating the evolution and delivery of plans, resources and third party vendors to implement changes across our business in relation to how and where we work. The programme will involve coordinating transformation across our business culture, property workspace, end user technology, and also our operating principles and practices. Involving agile practices to inform future phases of the programme.

The role requires you to provide programme expert input to key activities and deliverables such as business cases, cost and benefits estimates, programme plans, dependency mapping, and the identification and mitigation of delivery risk.

About You

Being an experienced Programme Lead means that you will have strong leadership and management skills with the ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders and direct reports. You will have proven experience of managing programmes designed to transform organisational effectiveness or the culture.

The ability to articulate compelling transformational business cases and communicating with third parties and external stakeholders.

You will have experience in working with agile methodologies and have a sound knowledge of various project methodologies.

About Us

We are a purpose led business, connecting our communities with a better financial future. As an inclusive employer and a member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the communities we serve in order to drive the right colleague, customer and business outcomes. We encourage applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, providing the diversity of thought required to constructively challenge and drive innovation.

This role can be considered on flexible working arrangements, you are encouraged to discuss any requirements/ preferences with us.

As well as joining a great team within a truly local organisation our colleagues also benefit from;

• 30 Days Holiday Allowance + Bank Holidays
• Aviva Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Bonus Scheme
• Subsidised Event Tickets
• Flexible Working Hours
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Performance Related Pay
• Volunteering Days

The health, well-being and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this challenging time is paramount. With this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment and have outlined a new process of remote selection and on boarding. Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work remotely. Longer-term, our focus remains on driving a culture of flexibility and encouraging colleagues to maintain a healthy work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.