Senior Programme Manager (ALC1684)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

44 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing facilities

LinkedIn Learning access

Campus facilities discounts

Job summary

The University of East Anglia invites applications for a Senior Programme Manager within the Strategic Programmes and Change division to support the Sainsbury Centre refurbishment programme.

You will provide leadership across the programme lifecycle, coordinate cross-University activity, and build strong stakeholder relationships to deliver outcomes and long-term benefits. The role offers flexible/hybrid working and a 3-year fixed-term contract starting 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading complex programmes.
• Experience in coordinating cross-University activity and stakeholder management.
• Ability to deliver programme outcomes and long-term benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the entire programme lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-University activity and build stakeholder relationships.
• Manage complex interdependencies and drive delivery of programme outcomes.

Job description

Salary from £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term

Function

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)

Vice-Chancellors Office (VCO)
Strategic Programmes and Change (SPC)
Senior Programme Manager
Ref: ALC1684
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 divisiontosupport the delivery of the Sainsbury Centre refurbishment programme, a complex University-wide initiative.

Key duties of the role includeproviding 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 havea 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.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing:discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 19 October 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Louise Bohn, Director of Strategics Programmes and Change via [e-mail].

Salary from £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term

Function

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)

Salary will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum (pro rata)

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term

Function

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)

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