Programme and Voucher Manager (Investment Zone)

Teesside University; Teesside Park; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the Tees Valley is looking for a Programme Manager to drive a large transformation programme worth £160 million. The role involves managing stakeholders, ensuring program delivery, and overseeing a substantial voucher fund for businesses. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in programme management and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid position with a supportive team culture.

Benefits

259 hours of annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements (60% on campus)

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in programme and project management, managing high value programmes with complex workstreams.
• Knowledge and experience of publicly funded projects, systems, and processes, including subsidy control.
• Ability to engage and support businesses effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support line management of a Programme Officer.
• Collate regular reports and data for senior leaders.
• Manage the multi-million pound voucher fund for businesses.

Skills

Programme and project management experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a real impact in this exciting role at the heart of transforming the Tees Valley economy? Teesside University is offering an exciting opportunity for a talented programme manager to steer a large multifaceted transformation programme. As a key partner in the Tees Valley Investment Zone, Teesside University is leading the research and innovation workstream, as part of a £160 million, 10-year investment into the digital and creative sectors. We are seeking someone with drive, great stakeholder management skills and an eye for detail to help deliver the ambition we have for the programme.

Role

You will be at the heart of mobilisation and delivery of this programme. This role involves supporting line management of a Programme Officer, working with stakeholders and across schools and departments to ensure in full- and on-time delivery of the programme. This will include collating regular reports & data for senior leaders and other stakeholders. You will manage the multi-million pound voucher fund for businesses, ensuring the advisory board is fully engaged and forecasts are accurate. You will also be responsible for submitting accurate claims to the funder and managing and maintaining subsidy controls systems, records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support line management of a Programme Officer; coordinate with stakeholders across schools and departments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collate regular reports and data for senior leaders and other stakeholders.
• Manage the multi-million pound voucher fund for businesses; ensure advisory board engagement and accurate forecasts.
• Submit accurate claims to the funder and manage subsidy controls systems, records and reports.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in areas such as:

• Significant experience working in programme and project management, managing high value programmes with complex workstreams and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of publicly funded projects, systems, and processes, including subsidy control.
• Knowledge and experience of working with businesses to engage and support them in some way.
• Experience of working as part of a complex team including leading and managing others who may not be part of your direct team or organisation.

You’ll be able a great communicator, who can build positive working relationships. You think creatively to help find alternative ideas and solutions when things change, which any great programme manager knows is inevitable. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Support and Development

As the Programme and Voucher manager you will be part of a cross-institutional team with support from colleagues in legal, finance and the Research and Enterprise Office. You’ll receive mentoring and tailored support with access to professional development opportunities and expert guidance.

Why Teesside University?

At Teesside University, we are proud to be a values-driven institution. We are committed to:

• Delivering excellence in learning, research and enterprise
• Empowering individuals and teams to thrive
• Fostering creativity, innovation and enterprise
• Embracing diversity and actively opposing prejudice
• Communicating openly and respectfully
• Committing to sustainability and environmental protection
• Taking responsibility and demonstrating leadership

We are deeply embedded in the Tees Valley, driving positive social and economic impact through education, research, and civic engagement. Join us and be part of a university that transforms lives and economies.

Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.

What we offer you

• 259 hours (35 days) plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of circumstances
• Hybrid working arrangements: 60% On Campus 40% Working from home
• A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
• A range of family friendly benefits
• An employee benefits platform with discounts from 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources

More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here - https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/hr/benefits.cfm

Additional Information

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus. The interview will take place on 29 October 2025. The University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

To learn more about Team Teesside click here: https://www.tees.ac.uk/minisites/team_teesside/index.cfm

Appointment to this post is conditional upon the receipt of external grant funding. Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please apply directly to Teesside University - https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/jobs/index.cfm