Programme Manager

University of the Built Environment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Built Environment is seeking a motivated Programme Manager to lead the Digital Campus programme, a strategic investment transforming online teaching, learning and assessment for students and staff.

This is a full‑time fixed term role until October 2030, with a split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home, reporting to the Strategy & Planning Office.

Qualifications

• Certification in MSP, APM, PRINCE2 or PMP is required.
• Experience leading complex strategic and business improvement projects at scale.
• Delivery of transformation with digital/technology components and collaboration with technical specialists.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage large portfolios of work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage component projects to deliver the programme plan.
• Manage projects that centre on significant digital or technology infrastructures.
• Apply the University's project management framework to lead all stages of Digital Campus projects.
• Support budget management, direct resource allocation, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure project success within cost parameters.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital/technology familiarity

Budget management

Education

MSP

APM

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

Programme Manager

Full time (35 hrs/wk), fixed term until October 2030

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

Salary range £55,000 to £60,000 pa plus benefits

We're looking for a motivated Programme Manager to help lead the way on our Digital Campus programme; a strategic investment that will transform the online teaching, learning and assessment experiences that the University of the Built Environment offers to students and staff.

As a senior member of the Strategy & Planning Office, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the University, contributing to the ongoing development of project and programme management practices, ensuring effective planning, collaboration, and successful delivery across a varied portfolio of strategic initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and proactive programme manager to play a pivotal role in the future of the University and help deliver lasting organisational impact.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage component projects to deliver the programme plan
• Manage projects that centre on significant digital or technology infrastructures
• Apply the University's project management framework to lead all stages of Digital Campus projects
• Support budget management, direct resource allocation, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure project success is achieved within agreed cost parameters

Our main requirements:

• Certification in a recognised programme or project management methodology (e.g., MSP, APM, PRINCE2, PMP)
• Experience in leading and managing complex strategic and business improvement projects with organisational scope and at significant scale
• Experience delivering transformation and change with extensive digital/technology components (e.g., systems, platforms, or digital services), and in partnership with technical specialists
• Demonstrable skill in organising, prioritising and managing complex and diverse programmes of work and their project portfolios

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

Vacancy closes on Monday 28 September 2026 at 17:00.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.