Senior Programme Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consultancy is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead client projects and build a team. This role offers remote flexibility and a clear career path to a Director level, making it a pivotal position for a seasoned leader with strong management and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in senior management and is prepared to handle complex client demands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a senior management role.
• At least 10 years of total experience in project or programme management.
• Experience in public procurement or waste management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead client programmes and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Manage complex communications with senior clients.
• Mentor colleagues to build a high-performing team.

Skills

Senior management experience

Project management expertise

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Programme Manager

Are you a senior leader with 5+ years of experience in a senior management role? Ready to take on a pivotal leadership position in a fast-growing consultancy known for its significant and sustained year-on-year growth?

Greenlight Commercial and Consulting is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to be an instrumental part of our journey. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape our portfolio, lead complex client projects, and help build a team.

We're looking for an experienced professional who is confidently capable of dealing with the demands of senior clients and navigating the trade-offs of complex contractual negotiations. While experience in procurement or waste is ideal, we are keen to see strong transferable skills from related sectors like construction or infrastructure.

This role offers a clear path to a Director position and significant rewards for success. If you're ready to be empowered and make a tangible impact, we want to talk to you.

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Senior Programme Manager Greenlight Commercial and Consulting Location: Home-based (Remote) with ad-hoc meetings in London & across the UK.

Package: A competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure, designed to reward success and impact. This role offers significant future potential for both career and financial progression.

About Greenlight Commercial and Consulting

Greenlight is a dynamic and fast-growing consultancy with an outstanding reputation in the public sector. Specialising in environmental services, housing, and commercial support for local authorities, our work makes a tangible difference to communities. As a company with a track record of significant expansion, we are looking for leaders to help us build our future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Programme Manager to provide central leadership across our entire portfolio of client programmes. This is a critical, hands-on leadership role, not a back-office administrative function. You will lead our largest and most complex programmes, commanding the trust of clients and colleagues through your expertise.

Working in close partnership with the Managing Director, you will be instrumental in shaping the success of our client engagements, driving projects to completion, and having a direct influence on the company's direction. This role has a clear and defined career path to a Director-level position.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the entire portfolio of programmes, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to delivery.
• Act as the lead Programme Manager for flagship client programmes.
• Develop and embed robust programme management frameworks and tools.
• Serve as a primary, trusted point of contact for senior clients, managing complex communications with confidence.
• Drive and support complex contractual and commercial negotiations.
• Proactively identify and manage programme risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Mentor and support colleagues to build a high-performing team with a collaborative ethos.

About You

We are looking for a seasoned and commercially astute leader who can operate with autonomy and confidence.

Your Profile:

• A senior leader with 5+ years of experience in a senior management role and at least 10 years of total experience in project or programme management.
• Ideally, you will have a background in public procurement and/or the waste management sector. However, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with demonstrable, strong transferable skills from related sectors such as construction, infrastructure, or utilities.
• You are confidently capable of managing the high expectations and demands of senior clients.
• You have a deep understanding of the trade-offs involved in complex contractual negotiations and can navigate them effectively.
• An exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• A collaborative and supportive team player who is motivated by the success of the wider team.

What We Offer

• A career-defining leadership role in a rapidly growing company.
• A clear and accelerated path for career progression to a Director position.
• The flexibility of home-based working.
• The opportunity to be a focal point on major projects and have a significant impact on our future direction.

Next Steps

Interested in this opportunity?

For an informal, confidential discussion to learn more, please contact Frank Smith at [e-mail] in the first instance.

Following this, the process will involve an initial informal discussion followed by brief application (CV & cover letter), a Teams interview with a skills test, and a final face-to-face interview. We will require two professional references.