Programme Manager

Lead transformational change as our Programme Manager. Drive PMO excellence, embed project management best practice, coach high-performing teams, and shape organisational success.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Programme Manager to lead and develop our Project Management Office (PMO) function. This is a pivotal role focused on driving organisational change, embedding project management best practice, and empowering teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation, you will champion continuous improvement, strengthen project delivery capability, and ensure our project management systems and governance frameworks support strategic objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and continuously improving the PMO function, including governance, reporting and resource management.
• Supporting teams to adopt project management systems and best practices through coaching and training.
• Driving organisational change and promoting engagement with new processes and ways of working.
• Developing and enhancing project management tools, systems and reporting frameworks.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Mentoring colleagues and promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.

About you

You will be a confident programme management professional with experience leading change and improving project delivery.

You’ll bring:

• Strong programme and project management experience, with knowledge of methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or Waterfall.
• Experience developing or managing a PMO function.
• Proven ability to lead change and embed new systems and processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive improvement.
• Experience coaching and developing others, alongside advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping project delivery, developing organisational capability and driving meaningful change.

Why work with us?

You’ll be joining a supportive, values-led organisation where your work really matters. We offer flexible hybrid working, opportunities to build programme management experience, and the chance to be part of a team making a positive impact for the environment.

Site locations

The SERT region, covers the south east of England, extending from Hampshire in the west to Kent in the east, with the northern border being south of the Thames, extending down to the English Channel.

Our office is based in Leatherhead which you will be required to attend approximately four days a month.

The amount of travel required depends on the role, and can be extensive. Most travel for an individual will be to work on project sites, which can be remote, or attending external meetings within the SERT region. The geographical range and frequency of travel is role dependent.

To support travel costs, SERT pays mileage at the current HMRC amount for travel within the SERT region. We do not pay mileage, time or any other costs for travel outside the SERT region, nor for any commutes to the office. Toll charges cannot be claimed.

For further information about working at SERT please see our FAQ’s.

Application process:

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th July 11.59pm
• Interviews in-person at our Leatherhead office: either week commencing Monday 3rd August or Monday 13th August.
• We reserve the right to close this job advert early

For further information on the application process see our FAQ’s.