Senior Programme Manager- Property

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Senior Programme ManagerLocation: London (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: Up to £80,000

Are you an experienced Programme Manager ready to lead a major, multi‑year transformation? We are working with an established, London‑based organisation undergoing an exciting period of strategic change, and they are now seeking an exceptional Senior Programme Manager to drive a highly impactful programme across governance, property, and organisational growth.This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a historic organisation while supporting its expansion, operational modernisation, and redevelopment of a landmark building.

The OpportunityYou will take ownership of a complex, multi‑workstream transformation programme that spans:

* Property: A major capital refurbishment of a Grade II* listed headquarters, working closely with the capital project team to ensure delivery across time, cost, and quality.

* Governance: A full governance review, including modernisation of structures, potential constitutional updates, and supporting Board and committee effectiveness.

* Purpose & Growth: Scaling education and engagement programmes, including the launch of a new flagship hub to expand reach and impact.This role will suit someone who thrives in complexity, brings strategic clarity, and can confidently influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of a multi‑year transformation programme.
Develop and maintain an integrated programme plan aligned to strategic objectives.
Establish and run programme governance, ensuring effective reporting to senior leadership and Boards.
Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes.
Work with education and engagement teams to support programme scaling and the launch of new initiatives.
Oversee governance reform activity, including constitutional updates and Trustee appointments.
Provide strategic oversight of the capital refurbishment programme and ensure alignment with operational use of the building.
Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment between all workstreams.About You

Essential

Extensive experience delivering complex, multi‑workstream transformation programmes.
Strong understanding of governance frameworks, ideally in a regulated or charitable environment.
Confident working with Boards/Trustees and preparing high‑quality papers.
Skilled in risk, assurance, and performance management.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable operating in a matrix environment.
Strong judgement, discretion, and professional integrity.Desirable

Experience with governance reviews or constitutional change.
Understanding of charity governance requirements.
Experience of grant‑funded programmes and milestone reporting.
Exposure to capital/property projects.
Awareness of heritage or culturally significant buildings.
Familiarity with formal governance processes (AGMs, EGMs).
Strong digital and IT capability.Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a transformation that will shape the organisation for decades to come. You'll be influencing strategy at the highest level, leading meaningful change, and contributing to work that has a significant social, educational, and cultural impact.Please get in touch with for more information, or apply now!

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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
£70,000 - £80,000 /annum £70,000 - £80,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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