Assistant Programme Manager - London - TCM

McBains; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager to support the Senior Programme Manager in delivering vital transformation projects within the public sector. This role is pivotal in managing small work packages, ensuring effective coordination, compliance with governance standards, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in programme management principles and a passion for driving continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and social impact, where your contributions will help shape a better future.

Benefits

Private Healthcare via BUPA

25 Days Holiday Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Team Social Events

Professional Fees Paid

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Training & Development Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small work packages in a public sector setting.
• Strong understanding of governance and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage small work packages ensuring effective planning and delivery.
• Act as a key contact for project teams, supporting issue resolution.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Tracking Tools

Governance Compliance

Process Improvement

Education

Formal qualifications in Project Management

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

The Assistant Programme Manager will support the Senior Programme Manager in delivering estates, infrastructure, and operational transformation projects within a public sector environment. This role involves managing small work packages and programmes with guidance from the Senior Programme Manager, ensuring effective programme coordination, governance compliance, and stakeholder engagement. The role also supports wider programme activities by assisting project delivery teams in resolving challenges and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme & Work Package Management: Manage small work packages and programmes, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and delivery with support from the Senior Programme Manager.
2. Governance & Assurance: Ensure compliance with programme-level governance requirements, maintaining documentation, tracking compliance, and adhering to reporting standards.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for project teams, providing support in issue resolution, risk management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Reporting & Performance Management: Assist in programme-level reporting, ensuring alignment with PMO standards, templates, and performance monitoring processes.
5. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance governance processes, improve programme efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Meeting Coordination: Chair programme-level meetings, stakeholder briefings, and work package review sessions as required.
7. Support Programme Oversight: Provide additional support to the Senior Programme Manager in overseeing larger programmes and managing interdependencies between projects.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Experience in managing small work packages or coordinating programmes within a public sector, estates, or infrastructure setting.
• Strong understanding of programme management principles, governance, and reporting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and supporting project teams.
• Proficiency in project tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI, or similar.

Desirable

• Experience with contract administration and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of capital investment, public sector estates, or government-led infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with construction programmes and the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Formal qualifications in Project or Programme Management (APM, Prince2, or equivalent).

Values, Culture & Benefits

• Business as a force for good: We are a unique social enterprise, with all our profits contributing directly to environmental and social initiatives.
• Net Zero by 2050: We are committed to net zero and building a sustainable future.
• Charity Community Day: All our colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Sustainability Panel: McBains employees have the option of joining our sustainability panel to be the voice for change in our sustainability initiatives.
• Give as You Earn: Empowering our team to back charities and causes they believe in.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme: We operate an EV scheme which allows you to be part of the climate change solution, one drive at a time.
• Brewgooder beers: Enjoy beers with a cause at our monthly team drinks each sip helps to fund clean water projects!
• Annual Performance Development Reviews: We're as invested in your career growth and success as you are with annual reviews to reward and refocus.
• Employee Assistance Program: Anonymous on demand support for mental health, advice and coaching needs.
• The Better Way Award & Recognition: Our monthly award to recognise the person who exemplifies our values of Integrity, Understanding and Flexibility.
• £100 Voucher for Monthly Award Winners: We celebrate your achievements, big and small!
• DEI Champion: McBains will always lead from the front in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Team Social Events: Regular team events to foster meaningful connections with your colleagues — it's not all about work!
• Team Sports: Teamwork makes the dream work, on and off the field.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to £5000 per referral by helping us build a team as exceptional as you are!
• Glassdoor 4.3 /5 Score: Don’t just take our word for it — hear from our team about why this is such a great place to work.
• Professional Fees Paid: We understand you're ambitious and we want to support your continuous learning and development.
• Private Healthcare via BUPA: Our colleagues' health and well-being are our top priorities.
• Private Dental: We care about your smile as much as you do!
• Eyecare: See the world more clearly and focus on what matters, thanks to our eyecare coverage.
• Travel Insurance: We understand your safety and security are important, wherever you are.
• Growing Company with Opportunities for Career Progression: Your potential is limitless here!
• Competitive Compensation Package: A comprehensive package that rewards your skills, experience, and dedication.
• Hybrid Work Approach: Work-life balance tailored to your lifestyle.
• Learning Management System: Never stop learning, growing, and improving thanks to our LMS team.
• 25 Days Holiday Allowance: Take the time you need to recharge and rejuvenate.
• Buy/Sell Annual Leave: Flexible holiday so you can balance work and life your way.
• Bike to Work Scheme: A healthier, greener way to start your day!
• Pension Contribution: Flexible options to help secure your long-term financial well-being.
• Life Assurance: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan: Making your daily commute a little easier.
• Training & Development Scheme: Begin your career journey with a team that invests in you!