Property Programme Manager

Screwfix; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Buy More Holiday

EV Car Scheme

Pension 14%

Life cover

Health plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Screwfix is evolving its estate and seeks a Programme Manager to lead strategic Property programmes, from store openings to refits and estate optimisation, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver milestones and drive commercial success.

You will influence key decisions, manage governance and reporting, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders while balancing customer impact with cost and timelines in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex property programmes or projects in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong governance, planning and risk management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including senior leaders.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to inform commercial decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive reports and Board papers.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple property programmes from initiation through to delivery.
• Develop and maintain integrated programme plans with milestones and dependencies.
• Drive delivery while managing scope, priorities and competing demands.
• Maintain governance and prepare Board papers and executive updates.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Overview

At Screwfix, we're constantly evolving our estate to better serve our customers and support our ambitious growth plans. As Programme Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing that ambition to life, leading strategic Property programmes that shape where and how we operate. From new store openings and refits to innovative formats and estate optimisation, you'll work with teams across the business to deliver complex programmes that create great experiences for our customers while driving commercial success. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact, influence key decisions and help shape the future of one of the UK's leading retailers.

What's in it for you?

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Key responsibilities

Programme Management

• Manage the successful delivery of multiple Property programmes and strategic projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Develop and maintain integrated programme plans, ensuring milestones, dependencies and critical paths remain visible and effectively managed.
• Drive programme delivery against agreed objectives, proactively managing scope, priorities and competing demands.
• Ensure programmes remain aligned to wider business strategy and Property objectives.

Governance & Assurance

• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, ensuring robust controls are in place throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Produce high-quality governance documentation, Board papers and executive presentations to support investment decisions, programme approvals and business updates.
• Monitor programme performance through appropriate reporting, providing clear insight into delivery, risks, issues and opportunities.
• Maintain programme RAID logs, ensuring actions are owned and progressed appropriately.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across Property and the wider business to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Facilitate effective governance forums, steering groups and programme reviews.
• Influence decision making by presenting clear recommendations supported by robust analysis.
• Ensure programme communications are timely, consistent and appropriate for different audiences.

Commercial & Operational Delivery

• Balance customer impact, operational requirements, cost and programme timelines to maximise business value.
• Identify opportunities to improve programme efficiency, delivery performance and return on investment.
• Support capital investment governance by providing accurate programme forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure programme decisions consider both immediate delivery and longer-term business objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Continuously review programme governance, processes and ways of working to improve efficiency, consistency and delivery performance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, remove waste and embed best practice across the Property function.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning and innovation.
• Share knowledge and lessons learned to strengthen programme capability across the wider team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering complex programmes or projects within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong programme governance, planning and risk management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed commercial decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports and Board papers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Project (or equivalent planning tools).

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.