Programme Manager (Organisational Transformation)

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Programme Manager for organisational transformation, based in London with a hybrid working model. The role requires proven experience in leading significant change, engaging senior stakeholders, and managing teams. This long-term opportunity offers a competitive daily rate of £600 - £750, running until the end of January 2026.

Qualifications

• Robust track record of leading and delivering significant change programmes.
• Exceptional influencing and communication skills with executive stakeholders.
• Experience of leading and developing a change team reliably.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a high-profile transformation programme.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to secure buy-in.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a dedicated change team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner

MSP Practitioner

Management of Risk (M_o_R) Practitioner

Managing Portfolios (MoP) Practitioner

APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)

Job description

Role and Contract

Role: Programme Manager (Organisational Transformation)

Contract: Until End of January 2026

Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in Canary Wharf)

Daily Rate: £600 - £750 (Inside IR35)

Overview

Shape the Future. Lead Transformational Change.

Morgan Hunt is partnering with a leading UK government organisation to recruit a high-calibre Programme Manager. This is a contract opportunity to spearhead a significant organisational transformation programme that will define the future of public service delivery.

We are looking for a strategic leader with a proven background in designing and delivering complex, large-scale change. If you can engage at senior levels and drive a programme to successful outcomes, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Direct: Take full ownership of a high-profile transformation programme, ensuring it delivers on its strategic objectives and realised benefits.
• Engage and Influence: Build strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders, including C-suite level, to secure buy-in and navigate complex organisational landscapes.
• Manage and Mentor: Lead, motivate, and develop a dedicated change team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Drive Delivery: Expertly manage multiple project workstreams, ensuring alignment, managing interdependencies, and maintaining momentum across the entire programme.
• Ensure Excellence: Apply robust programme management and change methodologies to control scope, manage risk, and ensure quality throughout the programme lifecycle.

Essential Candidate Profile

• Proven Experience: A robust track record of leading and delivering significant change or transformation programmes from inception to benefits realisation.
• Senior Stakeholder Mastery: Exceptional influencing and communication skills, with demonstrable experience engaging and building credibility with Executive and Director-level stakeholders.
• Leadership: Experience of directly leading, managing, and developing a change team.
• Collaborative Communicator: A skilled collaborator, able to work seamlessly across a wide range of teams and disciplines to achieve common goals.
• Formal Qualifications: You will hold a recognised qualification in programme or project management, such as:
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner / Advanced Practitioner
  • Management of Risk (M_o_R) Practitioner
  • Managing Portfolios (MoP) Practitioner
  • APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)
  • Project Leadership Programme

The Opportunity & Contract Details

• Daily Rate: £600 - £750 per day (Umbrella Company, Inside IR35)
• Duration: A long-term contract, running until the end of January 2026.
• Location & Flexibility: Hybrid working model, requiring just one day per week in Canary Wharf, London.
• Impact: This is more than just a contract; it's a chance to leave a lasting legacy within a vital public sector organisation.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.