Head of Programmes and Projects

UK Regulators' Network; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Head of Programmes and Projects to manage its Project Management Office in the UK. The role involves leading multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high standards of governance and performance reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in programme and project management, team leadership, and driving change across the organization. This full-time, permanent position offers flexible working within a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Experienced in programme and project management with proven delivery success.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and driving change.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme and project management function at RSH.
• Ensure delivery of multiple concurrent programmes to high standards.
• Provide performance reports to the executive and board.

Skills

Programme and project management

Change management

Team leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Regulator of Social Housing

Regulator of Social Housing regulates registered providers of social housing to promote an efficient and well-governed sector that can deliver homes to meet a range of needs, https://careers.regulatorofsocialhousing.org.uk/

Requirements of the role

We are looking for a Head of Programmes and Projects to join us in a key role leading our PMO function at the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

About The Role

As the Head of Programmes and Projects you will lead our programme and project management function, maintaining a high quality programme and project management framework, building our organisational capacity and capability in this area, and leading a team of project managers and support officers to deliver a central Project Management Office.

You will both oversee and lead the delivery of multiple concurrent programmes and projects, working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, including the most senior, to ensure delivery of objectives in both timely and to a high standard.

You will be responsible for maintaining oversight of timebound activities in our business plan to provide regular performance reports to the executive and board. As a member of the Extended Leadership Group you will develop key relationships across the organisation, providing expert advice and support. You will ensure consistency of approach and good governance across projects, as well as driving change and continuous improvement.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced programme and project manager with a proven ability to identify and deliver change using project management techniques and methodology. You will have experience working in a PMO, leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering organisational objectives and driving change and improvement. You will be an inclusive and collaborative team leader, with a keen interest in developing both your team and organisational capacity and capability.

Location

Manchester, Leeds

Contract type

Full time, Permanent

Profession

Head of, Programme, Project

Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date

18/01/2026