Programme Manager - Head of Programme Delivery (x2 posts)

Two Opportunities:  Docklands & Stratford Campuses

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The University of East London is embarking on one of the most ambitious estates transformation programmes in the sector and we are recruiting two exceptional Programme Managers to help lead it.

UEL’s multi-year, multi-million-pound capital investment programme is reshaping our campuses, creating modern, sustainable and future-ready environments that support world-class learning, research, enterprise and community impact. As a senior leader within the Projects & Estates Development Team, you will play a visible and influential role in shaping, planning and delivering this strategic agenda.

One post will lead programme activity at our Docklands Campus, and the second at our Stratford Campus  each offering the opportunity to steer high-profile, complex and impactful development programmes.

About the Job

Programme Manager – Capital Delivery & Development Planning

Estates & Facilities Directorate
University of East London (UEL)
Two Opportunities:  Docklands & Stratford Campuses

This is a strategic leadership role you will:

• Lead capital and development planning activities to ensure programmes are future-focused, prioritised and strategically aligned
• Manage, motivate and develop a high-performing capital delivery team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous professional growth
• Champion delivery excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across programme and project management
• Implement robust governance, assurance, reporting and performance frameworks to drive consistency and confidence
• Work collaboratively across the University and with external partners, influencing decision-making, investment and estate prioritisation

About You

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading complex capital programmes and development planning in a client-side or consultancy setting
• Strong people leadership capability, able to inspire, challenge, coach and elevate team performance
• A proven track record of improving delivery processes, programme controls and organisational capability
• Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) and strong understanding of estates, construction, compliance and governance
• A values-led approach, committed to inclusivity, sustainability and service excellence

UEL is bold, diverse and forward-thinking and we want programme leaders who thrive in environments of ambition, change and opportunity. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic development, lead a talented team and leave a long-term estate legacy across two London campuses.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

you can view all our benefits here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Join us! and help drive the next chapter of UEL’s capital development journey.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.