People Core Programme Manager

Leeds Building Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK building society is seeking a People Core Programme Manager to lead HR-related change programmes. This role involves designing solutions, managing communication with stakeholders, and coaching team members. Candidates should have broad HR experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a multi-stakeholder environment. The position offers hybrid working, an annual bonus, and supportive benefits aimed at fostering career development in a purpose-driven culture.

Benefits

Annual colleague bonus up to 12%

Hybrid working model

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Electric vehicle scheme

2 days volunteering per year

Qualifications

• Broad HR experience across multiple disciplines with understanding of functional activity.
• Experience leading people elements in large-scale change programmes.
• Skills in matrix management and engaging multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage Core programme activity within the People team.
• Design colleague solutions to meet Core programme needs.
• Communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

HR experience

Change management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Digital collaboration tools

O365

Job description

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

It's a purpose that drives everything we do. And you can play your part too – join our People team as a People Core Programme Manager.

How you’ll make a difference

As a People Core Programme Manager, you’ll work with the PLT and Core Programme team to identify and plan priority activity to effectively deliver the People (change) activity related to the Core programme. You will work with and influence stakeholders to achieve cost effective outcomes whilst setting standards, coaching others and embedding effective governance routines.

You will:

• Identify and lead the processes for efficiently managing all Core programme activity within the People team.
• Design relevant colleague solutions in conjunction with the People Partners and functional SMEs to meet Core programme needs.
• Embed a routine of clear programme updates to inform prioritisation of actions and assessment of outcomes.
• Manage the communication of all people related Core programme updates to relevant stakeholders, taking accountability for all messaging in agreement with the PLT.
• Engage and coach the People team, inspiring them to develop their programme management skills to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery.
• Play a key role as a member of the Extended People Leadership team to ensure the function is enabling the delivery of the Core (and other) change programme(s) in a timely and sustainable manner.
• Manage standalone Colleague Strategy projects, leveraging technical experience (as required).
• Promote agile squad working within the Society, including the adoption of digital collaboration tools (0365).
• Champion the Core programme and Colleague Strategy throughout the Society.
• Adhere to all relevant regulatory rules and guidance applicable to the role.
• Always maintain required standards of the Conduct Rules in accordance with prevailing regulatory requirements.
• Maintain full awareness of and conformance to the Risk Management Framework including but not limited to the Information Security and Data Governance supporting frameworks.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Broad HR experience of multi-disciplines with a sound understanding of key functional activity.
• Experience of leading the people elements of large-scale change programmes, ideally system related.
• Working within a matrix management environment, engaging with multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Good attention to detail and high personal and professional standards for self and others.
• Evidence of being able to positively lead through change and uncertainty.
• Highly organised, methodical, resilient and capable of delivering against demanding targets and timescales in a busy environment.

And in return, you’ll get the best from us:

• An annual colleague bonus of up to 12%
• Hybrid working with 60% of your time at home
• Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days each year
• Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
• Electric vehicle scheme/ Cycle to Work scheme
• 2 days’ volunteering per year

We’ll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us?

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We’re committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

You’ll be joining a truly purpose‑focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we’ve embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we’ve taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

Why wait? Apply now

We’d love to hear from you. But don’t wait around – we may close the advert early and we’d hate for you to miss out.

We’re devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you’d like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We’re committed to supporting you to be at your best – to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on [e-mail].