Average Programme Manager salary in the UK

Job Title: EDIS Programme Manager (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health)Reporting to: Head of EDISResponsible for: Project staff, contractors, consultants and delivery partners as required.Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Requests for permanent remote working will be considered and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Requests for part-time or flexible working will be consideredContract: PermanentSalary: £40,517 to £44,423 FTE per annumAbout UsThe British Science Association (BSA) was founded in 1831 and is a registered charity.We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.We have ambitious goals to put people at the heart of science.About the roleThe EDIS Programme Manager will provide the stewardship and coordination needed to translate EDIS's strategic ambitions into practical, high-quality delivery.The role will lead programme planning, reporting, risk management and delivery oversight across the EDIS portfolio. It will ensure that activity is well sequenced, clearly governed and focused on practical progress against EDIS priorities.A central focus will be the development and stewardship of the Embedding EDI workstream. The postholder will work closely with members, partners and stakeholders to shape priorities, agree shared approaches, co-create practical tools, guidance and resources, support implementation across member and partner settings, identify learning and improvement opportunities, and help embed inclusive practice across EDIS activity.Working with EDIS members, delivery partners, the Francis Crick Institute, Wellcome and colleagues across the British Science Association, the postholder will help to ensure that programme activity is joined up, evidence-informed and focused on meaningful, sustainable change across the science and health research sector.This role would suit someone who combines strong programme management with collaborative leadership, systems thinking, and a clear commitment to and knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will be confident moving between strategy and delivery, helping to shape the future direction of EDIS while ensuring that programmes, partnerships and workstreams are delivered effectively.Key responsibilitiesLead programme delivery across the EDIS portfolio, ensuring activities are strategically aligned, effectively planned and delivered against agreed priorities, objectives, budgets and timelines.Provide programme leadership, governance and oversight, maintaining programme plans, risk and issue management processes, action tracking, performance monitoring, financial reporting to support informed decision-making.Lead the development and stewardship of the Embedding EDI workstream, working with members and partners to develop practical tools, guidance, resources and implementation approaches that support sustainable organisational change across the sector.Coordinate delivery across EDIS workstreams and partnershipsDevelop and maintain effective relationships with members, funders, delivery partners, suppliers and key stakeholdersManage the procurement, contracting and performance of consultants, commissioned partners and suppliers, ensuring high-quality delivery, effective resource management and value for money.Lead approaches to monitoring programme performance, impact, learning and continuous improvement.Prepare and present high-quality reports, briefings and recommendations for the Head of EDIS, BSA leadership, governance groups, funders and other stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, opportunities and key decisions clearly and effectively.Support funder engagement, strategic partnership development and long-term sustainability planning, helping to identify opportunities for growth, influence and future investment in EDIS.Champion equity, diversity and inclusion throughout programme delivery, ensuring inclusive practice, accessibility and meaningful participation are embedded across planning, implementation, governance, learning and evaluation.Essential criteriaSignificant experience managing complex programmes, projects or portfolios with multiple workstreams.Experience developing and maintaining programme plans, milestones and reporting systems.Substantial experience applying equity, diversity and inclusion in practice at a programme or organisational level, including using inclusive design principles, accessibility considerations and relevant legal duties to shape planning, delivery, governance and learning.Experience of facilitating collaboration between multiple stakeholders, members or partners with different insights and perspectives.Experience of maintaining programme governance, including identifying and managing risks, dependencies and delivery challenges across multiple workstreams.Experience working with multiple partners, stakeholders or suppliers to deliver shared outcomes.Ability to produce clear, well-structured written outputs, such as reports, briefings, decision papers.Ability to take ownership of agreed areas of programme delivery, manage priorities across workstreams.The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October 2026.First interviews are due to take place online w/c 26th October 2026, with second interviews (in person in London) expected on Monday 2nd November 2026.Interested?If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.No agencies please.

Head of Programme Delivery | £110,000 - £140,000 + Benefits | Permanent | London For the largest and most exciting transport projects in Europe, we are recruiting a Head of Programme Delivery to lead all client functions and client team within a Major Works Civils Contracts Integrated Programme Area Team (MWCC IPT), acting as delegate and deputy to the MWCC Project Client. This role will discharge the client responsibilities across an incredibly complex multi-billion-pound programme spanning tunnelling, mining, major underground structuring works, and navigating existing infrastructure and utilities. Leading a team and responsible to the Programme Director, this role will ensure safe, compliant, on time and on budget delivery whilst interfacing with MWCC and 3 party stakeholders, undertaking NEC3 PM duties, and safeguarding client owned risks. Main Duties:Lead and manage performance of the client delivery team and the supply chain to deliver the integrated design, engineering, planning and delivery for constructionLead the integration and management of interfaces including strategic and local stakeholdersLead the client assurance programme across the Development AgreementResponsible for all NEC3 Project Manager duties and obligations as per contractResponsible for Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) dutiesSupport in the leadership of contract management performance for the Major Works Civils Contracts Integrated Programme TeamAct as Deputy Client representative for the MWCC IPTEnable delivery of client retained 3 party works (Utilities, On Network Works, Enabling and Temporary Works) and services by managing interfacesLead the IPT Client Team (Construction and Functions) integrated within the MWCC IPTLead the workforce planning for resources integrated within the MWCC IPTPerson Specification:Experience delivering integrated infrastructure programmes of work, with multiple assets to tim, cost and quality considerationsLeadership of teams, across organisations, and collaborative partnershipsDegree-level qualification in Engineering, Construction, or Building Science or professional experience along with accreditationKnowledge of integrated programme delivery within a complex partnershipUK construction regs including CDMInspirational leadership, influence and business judgementPrevious roles may have included Deputy Director of Programme Delivery, Director of Programme Delivery, or Delivery Director________As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Programme Manager - Cyber Security and Operations6 Months£90k FTC or £550/Day Inside IR35 London or SouthamptonOur client is looking for an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in Cyber Security and Security Operations to lead complex programmes and drive the successful delivery of security capabilities into live operational environments.The Programme Manager role will be an initial 6 month contract, and can be offered as either a FTC with a salary of between £80k - £90k, or day rate contract between £500 - £550/Day Inside IR35 on an umbrella solution. The role can be based in either London or Southamptom, and will be a mix of office and remote based working - ideally 1-2 days per week in the office.The RoleAs a Programme Manager, our client expects you to take ownership of complex Cyber Security and Security Operations programmes, bringing together cyber specialists, technology teams, operational stakeholders and suppliers to deliver measurable security outcomes.You will provide the structure, governance and leadership required to take security initiatives from strategy and design through implementation, transition and into business-as-usual operations.This is a senior, client-facing role requiring strong programme leadership combined with a practical understanding of how modern Security Operations capabilities are designed, implemented and operated.What You'll DoLead complex Security Operations and Cyber Security transformation programmes from mobilisation through to operational delivery.Establish programme plans, governance frameworks, milestones, dependencies and success measures.Coordinate delivery across Cyber Security, SOC, Infrastructure, Cloud, IAM, Network and Service Management teams.Drive the implementation and enhancement of Security Operations capabilities, including SOC, SIEM, detection and response, vulnerability management and incident response.Manage the transition of new security capabilities into live operational services.Work closely with security architects and technical teams to ensure delivery aligns with security strategy and architecture.Manage dependencies across internal teams, clients, technology vendors and third-party suppliers.Own programme risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.Manage programme budgets, resources, forecasts and commercial commitments.What Our Client Is Looking ForProgramme & Security Operations ExperienceSignificant experience leading complex Cyber Security programmes within enterprise environments.Strong understanding of Security Operations and the delivery of operational cyber capabilities.Experience delivering programmes involving areas such as SOC, SIEM, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, security tooling or security service transformation.Proven experience transitioning security capabilities from project delivery into BAU operations.Strong programme governance, planning, financial management and risk management capability.Experience managing multiple workstreams, technical dependencies and third-party suppliers.Good understanding of cloud, infrastructure, networking, identity and security technologies.Experience working with managed security service providers and technology vendors would be advantageous.Our client is looking for someone who can combine strategic programme leadership with a practical understanding of Cyber Security and Security Operations, ensuring complex security initiatives translate into effective, sustainable operational capabilities.If you are interested in the above, hit the Apply now button!Programme Manager, Programme Management, Security Operations, Programme Manager, Cyber, Programme Manager, Security, Programme Manager, Programme ManagerCircle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.