Head of Programme Management

Job Introduction

As a Head of Programme Management you will drive the annual capital investment programme while operating within the parameters of the our client's Estates Strategy. You will lead, manage and motivate a team of property professionals and develop the Integrator programme management function, in an environment where the client is changing its entire operating model and ways of working.

We are proud to have been awarded an exciting new Government contract with a large scale property portfolio and are seeking facilities management professionals, ideally with managing agent/integrator model experience  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.

Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

Role Responsibility

• Consistently deploy scarce capital in a way that seeks to improve the client's estate; helping to create a fit for purpose environment for all colleagues
• Understand and interpret benchmark information about construction and fit out costs for retail and office environments and apply to client's estate
• Support the client with its design, space and technical standards across retail and office environments, ensuring latest technologies and market innovations are explored and tested for the benefit of our client.
• Maximise opportunities to recover business rates and service charge costs to off-set inflationary pressure(s) within their region
• Build commercial relationships with strategic third-party vendors, principally the main Contractors Framework and CCS Professional Services.
• Lead and manage the execution of all capital and lifecycle projects with complete responsibility for all aspects of project management to predefined cost, time and quality criteria
• Contribute to the development of an Estate Strategy for the clients Portfolio
• Lead a scalable team of property professionals; providing advice, perspective and oversight to ensure they succeed and grow their capability
• Co-ordinate with senior members of the Integrator Organisation to develop and ensure the adoption and dissemination of best practice in design, construction, procurement and workplace standards
• Build strong relationships with all contractors, consultants & external vendors, continually looking to apply commercial and innovative methods of operation across a wide range of programmes
• Build long term, productive relationships, and engage effectively with all key internal clients and partners both regionally and centrally; driving consensus amongst sometimes competing and conflicting requirements
• Develop and maintain a broad range of performance criteria and control mechanisms to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulations and to allow for internal and external benchmarking and performance measurement in areas of safety, quality, process, customer satisfaction, risk management, supply chain management
 

The Ideal Candidate

Professional:
 RICS or similar professional qualification
 Substantial experience in the property industry
 Proven experience of managing large capital investment programmes across a diverse property portfolio
 Strong financial acumen
 Management experience
 Strong skills and experience in managing projects – so that plans are well executed and that stakeholders are fully engaged
 Ideally experience of working in both Public and Private sectors
 Experience of working in a multi-site complex estate
 Desired knowledge of the FM estate industries

Personal:
 Strong organisational skills & ability to prioritise & manage complex projects
 Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to work with people at all levels and across functions
 Client focussed mind set and able to build client relationships at all levels
 Using persuasion and influence to win support for the benefit of the business
 Self-motivated, proactive and work well under pressure
 Flexible and able to cope with ambiguity
 Team player
 Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

Package Description

Competitive salary  + benefits

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.