Senior Programme Manager

University of East Anglia; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

44 days annual leave

Job summary

The University of East Anglia invites applications for a Senior Programme Manager in the Strategic Programmes and Change division to support the Sainsbury Centre refurbishment programme. The role leads the programme lifecycle, coordinates cross-University activity, and builds stakeholder relationships to deliver long-term benefits.

It is a full-time, fixed-term post for 3 years, starting 20 November 2026, with flexible working options.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the entire programme lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-University activity and manage complex interdependencies.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and drive delivery of outcomes and long-term benefits.
• Lead teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery on time and within scope.

Job description

Starting salary from £48,822 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Strategic Programmes and Change division to support the delivery of the Sainsbury Centre refurbishment programme, a complex University-wide initiative.

Key duties of the role include providing leadership across the entire programme lifecycle, coordinating cross-University activity, building strong stakeholder relationships, managing complex interdependencies, and driving the successful delivery of programme outcomes and long-term benefits.

You will have a proven track record of leading complex programmes, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering successful outcomes through collaboration, planning and effective leadership.

This full-time post is available from 20 November 2026 on a fixed-term basis for 3 years.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

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