Head of Programme Management (HardFM/Property)

Job Introduction

As Head of Programme Management, you'll lead the programme management office and project management function to manage the delivery of capital investments, lifecycle and estate and asset management strategy providing a coherent, integrated solution which will deliver strategic benefits through the specifically developed processes, based upon a well-practiced framework. 

You'll have responsibility for management of multiple large and varied projects programme, projects or portfolio of work within the client to meet identified business needs - acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills within agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality

Working in partnership with the Authority to adopt a robust approach which ensures full governance, control, reporting and opportunities for improvements.

We are proud to be at final stage and are awaiting the outcome of a major bid, should this exciting new contract be awarded to Sodexo, we will be looking for experienced professionals within the facilities management arena.  You'll also support the transformation and change management this new contract will bring, working alongside a dedicated team for the business segment.

Our wealth of experience means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs.

Role Responsibility

The Ideal Candidate

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent by experience

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Surveyor

• Holds a professional Project Management qualification eg. PMI (PMP), PMI (PMPg) or APM
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate

• Substantial experience in full lifecycle project management role

• Good knowledge of best practice and standards such as, ISO9001, CDM and relevant British and Regulatory Standards

• Evidence of leading Programme and Capital Project Teams in large corporate environments and working with customers at all levels

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Demonstrable experience of forward planning, problem solving, analytical thinking

• Consultancy background

• Knowledge of CAFM systems

• Experience of Managing Agent or Integrator Model preferrable

Package Description

£Competitive salary of £75,000-£80,000 DOE + benefits including car/car allowance, bonus, pension, flexible benefits scheme etc

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs which includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave to name but a few.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.