Senior Programme Manager, Ministry of Justice, UK – Visa Sponsorship Available

NaijaUKHub; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

London salary scale

Generous leave

Civil Service pensions

Season Ticket Advance

Staff development

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Senior Programme Manager for a full-time role with a hybrid working pattern across the UK, including London. The position includes visa sponsorship for eligible applicants under Skilled Worker (Tier 2).

This senior role leads critical programmes across the HMPPS estate, providing timely, informed input to ministerial requests and ensuring delivery within policy and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Senior programme management experience in a large organisation.
• Ability to manage high-profile issues and provide input to senior stakeholders.
• Experience bridging operational delivery and strategic decision-making.
• Understanding of public sector operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial response to ministerial requests and submissions.
• Bridge operational delivery with strategic decision-making and translate objectives into programmes.
• Ensure successful execution within the HMPPS framework.

Skills

Senior programme management

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Communication

Job description

Licensed visa sponsor — Ministry of Justice is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Senior Programme Manager for a full‑time role, offering a national salary range of £81,338 - £89,472, or £84,458 - £94,690 for London‑based positions. This opportunity is ideal for experienced programme managers, including foreign and overseas applicants, as visa sponsorship (Skilled Worker/Tier 2) is explicitly available. Beyond an attractive salary, the role offers hybrid working arrangements, providing a blend of office and remote work flexibility.

Job Description

This Senior Programme Manager position within HMPPS Band 10 is central to the Ministry of Justice's capacity to respond to emerging priorities and critical issues across the HMPPS estate. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the team responsible for providing the initial response to ministerial requests and submissions, playing a vital role in ensuring that all input on high‑profile issues is timely, accurate, and thoroughly informed.

Moreover, this role serves as a crucial interface, bridging operational delivery with strategic decision‑making. You will be a trusted point of contact, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between various stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable programmes and ensure their successful execution within the HMPPS framework.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in senior programme management, preferably within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to manage high‑profile issues and provide accurate, timely input to senior stakeholders.
• Experience acting as an interface between operational delivery and strategic decision‑making.
• Strong understanding of public sector operations or a similar regulated environment.
• For foreign applicants, eligibility for a UK Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa is required, which this role supports.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a clear distinction for London‑based roles.
• Hybrid working arrangements where business needs allow, offering flexibility.
• Generous annual leave and 9 days of bank, public, and privilege holidays.
• Choice of two Civil Service pension schemes for flexible retirement planning.
• Season Ticket Advance after two months of service for travel costs.
• Commitment to staff development with a range of training and promotion opportunities.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is available for this Senior Programme Manager role with the Ministry of Justice. Foreign and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa are encouraged to apply, as the Ministry of Justice offers Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship. If your immigration status is borderline or complex, it is advisable to seek independent immigration advice before applying or to clearly state your current status and needs in your application.