Programme Controls & Reporting Manager
University of East London
Projects & Estates Development (PED)
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 redefining the future of education. Now in Year 3 of our transformational Vision 2028 strategy, we are preparing our students and our staff for the opportunities of tomorrow. With one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in UK higher education, we are committed to creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future for everyone.
Our Projects & Estates Development (PED) team plays a pivotal role in shaping that future, delivering a wide range of major capital, refurbishment and campus-wide improvement projects across our estate. We’re now seeking a talented and proactive Programme Controls & Reporting Manager to help us continue raising the bar.
Why Join UEL?
• A purpose-driven institution with a bold strategic vision
• A supportive, inclusive and highly collaborative working culture
• Investors in People and Race Equality Charter Award holder
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• The chance to shape impactful built-environment projects that benefit students, communities and London’s future
About the Job
Reporting to the Director of Projects & Estates Development, you will lead the programme controls, reporting, governance, and performance insight functions across our portfolio. You’ll take ownership of processes, data, systems and dashboards that drive operational excellence, ensure informed decision-making, and support the delivery of a complex programme of capital works.
You will work collaboratively with project managers, business partners, senior stakeholders, consultants, and delivery partners, championing data-driven behaviors, portfolio visibility, and consistent controls. You’ll also line-manage a Data Officer and help shape a growing function within the team.
What You will Lead On
• Developing, managing and continuously improving PED governance, reporting and controls frameworks
• Producing portfolio, programme and project dashboards, reports and performance insights
• Monitoring delivery progress, risks, dependencies and KPIs, ensuring stakeholders have the right information at the right time
• Supporting strategic planning, board reporting and business case development
• Driving best practice in data quality, analytics, visualisation and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, MS Project)
• Building strong relationships across Estates, Finance, Procurement, IT, Sustainability and external partners
About You
• Experience in programme or project controls and reporting within a complex organisation
• Strong analytical and digital skills turning data into meaningful insight
• Understanding of portfolio governance, risk, scheduling, and change control
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and influencing ways of working
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and visual
• A proactive, organised, curious and solutions-focused mindset
A degree in Construction, Project Management or a related field, plus experience or qualifications in recognised project/programme methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile) would be advantageous.
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.
View our benefits here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions
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.
Equal Opportunities
UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, 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!
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.
