Programme Head (Workplace and Construction)

ZipRecruiter; London Borough of Hillingdon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media and entertainment brand as a Project Manager within the Sky Spaces team. You'll oversee flexible workplace and construction projects, ensuring they meet budget and sustainability targets. With a focus on transforming environments, this role combines project leadership with compliance in construction legislation, aiming to enhance user experience at Sky's innovative workplaces.

Benefits

Sky Q and Sky Glass at exclusive rates

Generous pension

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Qualifications

• Proven project management and team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work.
• In-depth understanding of UK construction legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-quality flexible workplace and construction projects.
• Collaborate closely with Workplace team and third-party professionals.
• Maintain compliance with the Project Process and Toolkit.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Workplace, Construction, Surveying, or Project Management

Job description

Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your

mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can

proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. Our job in the UK & ROI Sky Spaces team is to help everyone to be their best. We go out of our way to provide people with a fantastic workplace that makes life simple and easy for our colleagues. Our goal is to make Sky a brilliant place to work.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage high-quality flexible workplace and construction projects with the Head of Projects & PMO, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest satisfaction, meeting sustainability targets and safety standards.

• Collaborate closely with the Workplace team, including Accommodation Strategy & Commercial, third-party professionals, and internal teams like Service, IT & Broadcast, to ensure clear understanding and alignment of project requirements with Sky's workplace strategy.

• Maintain compliance by managing the Project Process, Toolkit, and Tracker, ensuring transparent governance and sharing best practices in project management and workplace design to develop a world-class delivery process.

• Work with Programme Heads on change management initiatives related to projects, ensuring effective communication and understanding of workplace schemes among colleagues.

What you'll bring:

• Proven project management and team leadership experience, with knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work.

• In-depth understanding of UK construction legislation, regulations, and codes, including health & safety and commercial considerations.

• A motivated and assertive leader skilled at motivating teams, driving creative solutions, and communicating effectively.

• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable to changing business needs.

• A passion for workplace and construction, with a focus on transforming concepts into exceptional environments that boost user experience and productivity.

• A degree related to Workplace, Construction, Surveying, or Project Management, with progress towards a professional qualification (e.g., RICS, APM, ARB).

Team overview

Sky Spaces is dedicated to helping everyone be their best by providing supportive environments and amenities that enhance daily life at Sky. Our goal is to make Sky a fantastic place to work, continuously evolving and improving.

The rewards

Enjoy perks like Sky Q, Sky Glass at exclusive rates, a generous pension, private healthcare, discounted mobile and broadband, and Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

& how you'll work

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, investing in society, and fighting racial injustice. We embrace hybrid working, combining office presence with remote work, with details shared during recruitment.

Your office space

Our Osterley Campus is accessible via train and shuttle buses, with facilities including subsidized restaurants, a gym, cinema, car wash, and beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Join Sky's innovative Tech, Product, and Data teams, where we support each other's growth and contribute to a sustainable future. If your application is successful, a criminal record check will be required. Depending on the role and any convictions, an offer may be withdrawn.