Average Programme Director salary in the UK

Academic Programmes DirectorRef: YC46920 A specialist company in London arranging international language schooling and homestays for students from Japan coming to Europe, is looking for an Academic Programmes Director to join their team.In this role, you will be responsible for the full end-to-end coordination of our Japanese student group programmes, from liaising with schools in Japan and managing local group coordinators in the UK, to designing tailored schedules and ensuring a seamless on-the-ground experience for students.The ideal candidate should have strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking skills, and be flexible and proactive.TYPE: Permanent,full-timeWORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday (5 days a week during probation; 3 days in office after)SALARY: up to £33k, depending on experienceSTART: ASAPLOCATION: Romford, EssexAcademic Programmes Manager Main Responsibilities:Plan and manage all aspects of our Japanese student programmes, from initial brief to deliveryLiaise daily with our partner offices in Japan to finalise programme content and respond to changing needsOversee a remote network of Group Coordinators across the UKEnsure timely and accurate submission of host family details, delegating to support staff when neededLead regular programme operations meetings and manage internal milestones and deadlinesGreet visiting school groups and senior staff when requiredCollaborate with our Academic Planning Manager to align intercultural learning activities with English language goalsTrain and support new staff members as part of your team leadership responsibilitiesProvide regular reports and updates to the General ManagerAcademic Programmes Manager Ideal Candidate:Strong team management and leadership skillsExcellent communication - both written and face-to-faceAbility to think strategically while staying on top of detailsFlexible, proactive, and comfortable with fast-changing plansMature, professional, and confident dealing with senior stakeholdersMust be UK-based, domestically settled, and hold a clean UK driving licenceBackground in education, cultural exchange, or EFL (English as a Foreign Language)Experience working with Japanese clients or knowledge of Japanese culture/languageFamiliarity with the UK school system and confidence in liaising with educational institutionsSkilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint); database knowledge (e.g. MS Access) a plusExcellent problem-solving abilities and calm under pressureAbility to create and deliver presentations to diverse audiences** All applicants for the Academic Programmes Manager must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

Programme Director – Workday Finance Transformation My client, a Global Insurance Group, is looking to hire a Programme Director to provide executive leadership for the delivery of large-scale Workday Financial Management transformation, with a particular focus on Billing and Order-to-Cash processes. This role is accountable for shaping and delivering a complex Workday Finance programme and must be performed by someone with proven, prior experience leading Workday Finance transformation programmes.The Programme Director will operate as the senior authority across Finance, Technology, and delivery partners, ensuring the solution delivers compliant, scalable, and value-driven outcomes.Outside IR35 – circa £1250. For further details, please apply using the link. 12-18 month assignment. Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme Strategy & LeadershipDefine and own the end-to-end Workday Finance transformation strategy, delivery roadmap, and operating modelAct as the single point of accountability for programme scope, budget, timeline, and outcomesLead and direct multiple workstreams across Finance, IT, and third-party partnersWorkday Financial Management & Billing OversightProvide executive oversight of Workday Financial Management, including core accounting, procure-to-pay, billing, order-to-cash, assets, and financial reportingLead the transformation of Billing and invoicing processes, including pricing structures, customer contracts, revenue inputs, and integrations with upstream systemsEnsure billing and revenue-related processes align with accounting standards (e.g. IFRS/GAAP), internal controls, and audit requirementsOversee solution design decisions relating to billing complexity, volume, and automation to ensure scalability and complianceGovernance & Executive EngagementEstablish and chair programme governance forums, including Steering Committee and executive boardsEngage CFOs, Finance Directors, Controllers, and senior business stakeholders to drive timely decision-makingOwn executive-level risk, issue, and dependency management, ensuring transparency and controlPartner & Vendor ManagementLead and manage Workday system integrators and billing-related delivery partnersHold partners accountable for delivery quality, adherence to Workday best practice, and commercial outcomesAct as senior escalation point for delivery, resourcing, or performance issuesChange, Adoption & Value RealisationSponsor change management and adoption strategies across Finance teams impacted by billing and finance process changeEnsure data migration, testing (including billing scenarios), cutover, and go-live readiness meet enterprise standardsOversee post-go-live stabilisation and ensure billing and finance processes operate effectively in BAUScope & ComplexityEnterprise-scale Workday Financial Management transformationComplex billing environments (e.g. high-volume invoicing, multiple entities, currencies, or customer models)Significant change to Finance operating model, controls, and reportingSkills & ExperienceProven experience as a Programme Director or Senior Programme Lead on at least one Workday Finance transformation programmeDeep hands-on leadership experience with Workday Financial Management, including Billing and Order-to-CashDemonstrable track record delivering complex ERP programmes in large or global organisationsStrong understanding of finance operations, billing models, and revenue-related controlsExceptional executive stakeholder management and governance capabilityExperience of multi-country or global Workday Finance rolloutsExperience with complex billing models (e.g. subscriptions, usage-based, or high-volume invoicing)Background in Finance leadership, ERP strategy, or large-scale business transformation

A senior leadership role driving economic growth, investment and innovation across Hull and East Yorkshire.Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) is seeking an experienced Programme Director – Economy & Investment to lead a high-profile portfolio focused on accelerating growth, attracting investment and strengthening the region’s economic competitiveness.The roleReporting into the Executive Director of Strategy, Devolution & Operations, you will provide programme leadership for HEYCA’s Economy& Investment portfolio. You will be accountable for the successful delivery of:Implementation and ongoing development of the HEYCA Local Growth PlanStrategic sector support for growth-driving industries, including targeted investment, cluster development and innovationTrade, inward investment and business growth promotionInfrastructure investment and partnership developmentSupport programmes for enabling and high-growth-potential sectorsYou will work closely with the Mayor, Strategic Leadership Team, government departments and regional partners to translate economic ambition into measurable outcomes.Key responsibilitiesLead the planning and operational delivery of economy and investment programmesDrive implementation of shared growth priorities with government as a core element of the Local Growth PlanWork closely with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and UK Research and Innovation to strengthen local innovation capacityPartner with the UK Infrastructure Bank and private-sector investors to unlock infrastructure investment and support net zero and growth ambitionsPromote Hull and East Yorkshire’s economic strengths and investment opportunities at local, national and international levelCollaborate with the Programme Director for Employment, Skills & Healthy Communities to align skills pipelines with growth sectorsProvide strategic advice to the Executive Director, Mayor and Strategic Leadership Team on economic development and investmentBuild strong relationships with local authorities, businesses, investors and national partnersLead and develop high-performing Economy & Investment teams, fostering a culture of delivery and innovationAbout youYou will be a senior economic development, investment or growth leader with experience operating at regional or national level. You will bring:A strong track record in economic strategy, investment and partnership workingExperience working with government, investors and innovation bodiesCommercial awareness and the ability to leverage public and private fundingThe credibility to represent the region on a national and international stageA collaborative, outward-facing leadership style focused on resultsWhy join HEYCA?This is a rare opportunity to shape the economic future of Hull and East Yorkshire, driving investment, innovation and inclusive growth at scale.HEYCA are working in partnership with Castlefield Recruitment on this recruitment campaign. For further information on applying, contacts for an informal discussion or access to the Candidate Pack please access the Castlefield HEYCA Microsite or contact Graham Anderson.Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 2nd of February 2026.Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV’s will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process