Average Programme Manager salary in Manchester

Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Brand Programme Manager to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract.Purpose of the roleWorking with the brand team, the Brand Programme Manager will support the implementation of our brand strategy across the AJ Bell business. The role will coordinate the delivery of projects that bring our brand promise to life, across our direct to retail investment platform, our advised business, and range of internal and external group websites.Key ResponsibilitiesShape and drive delivery of a programme of work designed to deliver our brand promise ‘Feel good investing’ within our visual identity.Support the brand team with the strategic end-to-end planning and implementation of the project  across the organisation. This includes scoping and resource planning.Support the coordination of multiple projects and workstreams, helping align timelines, objectives and key dependenciesManage dependencies across programmes.Manage the programme governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication structures.Act as the central point of coordination, collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to ensure scope, deliverables and timescales are clearly communicated.Ensure project roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and documented, keep action logs.Identity and manage potential risks by putting mitigation plans in place.Ensure that projects are closed in a controlled manner with effective handovers to BAU.Support and enable the business to meet its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty.Competence, knowledge and skills CompetenceProven experience in project management and change implementationAt least 7+ years of experience in programme management within a marketing, brand or transformation contexts.Excellent stakeholder management skills, including internal and external contactsHighly organised and able to work to demanding deadlinesHigh attention to detail in all aspects of workA proactive and solution-orientated approachA strong understanding of brand and marketingInternal RelationshipsProduct owners across the Group, most notably:Marketing teamsUX and website teamsProduct teamsCustomer service teamsHR and internal commsPRCompliance and legalExternal RelationshipsBrand agenciesMarketing and PR agenciesCreative, production and media agenciesResearch agenciesAbout us:AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2024 and 2025 named a Great Place to Work.At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.What we offer:Competitive starting salaryStarting holiday entitlement of 27, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell schemeA choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%Discretionary bonus schemeAnnual free share awards schemeBuy As You Earn (BAYE) SchemeHealth Cash Plan – provided by Simply HealthDiscounted private healthcare scheme and dental planFree gymEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBike loan schemeSick pay+ pledgeEnhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leaveLoans for travel season ticketsDeath in service schemePaid time off for volunteer workCharitable giving opportunities through salary sacrificeCalendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much morePersonal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshopsMonthly leadership breakfasts and lunchesCasual dress codeAccess to a range of benefits from our sponsorship dealsHybrid working:At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend 3-4 days per week in the office. For new team members, the first 3 months will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

Company:Innova Search are proudly representing a UK engineering specialist who supply bespoke engineered products and solutions to some of the largest defence and manufacturing companies globally. The company have been operating for over 80 years and has over 1000 colleagues worldwide.Over the past 30 years, the business has tendered and successfully won large-scale, multi-year manufacturing contracts across the defence sector, due to this, the company is going through sustained growth and offers an excellent career opportunity to help drive this organic growth even further.The Role:To oversee the programme for major defence customers, managing quality, cost, delivery, risk and opportunities. Act as the primary contact to the major contractor for all project-related matters.This will be an all-encompassing role with direct responsibility for the Defence and Operational Team. You will heavily interact with the rest of the internal organisation, utilising support across various teams (Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance).Responsibilities:Successfully deliver the programme within quality, cost and delivery requirementsTo have full responsibility over the P&L for the Defence projectsManage risk and opportunities within the projectAct as a direct liaison to the major defence contractor (customer)Demonstrate a clear leadership style and lead a team of varying skill sets and capabilitiesCoordinate and lead programme updates and communicationsInteract and influence stakeholders within the wider team to offer support for the ProgrammeImplement best in class visual management and project reportingTo work collaboratively within a matrix style organisation ensuring cohesion and support across the businessExperience/Requirements:A proven Programme Director with experience of leading complicated engineered projects within a matrix management environmentAbility to successfully implement and sustain change managementResilient and able motivate team through challenging new product introductionExperienced in senior level customer communications and stakeholder managementAbility to operate at a high level whilst also being able to deep dive into detailThe ability to develop and implement business plans and resource strategiesBudgetary ownership experienceCompetencies/Behaviours:Excellent Leadership skills and a genuine proven track record in Change Management ProgramsProven techniques evidencing a truly inspirational approach in the management of peopleDemonstrated career development in leadership, as well as experience of leading large teams to achieve incredible resultsAdditional Information:Due to the nature of the projects undertaken within the company, you must obtain UK Security Clearance upon offer acceptanceIf you feel you meet the requirements for this role, please click ‘apply’ now.

Development Programme Manager (Cube Homes)Salary: £63,103- £65,553Location: ManchesterCube Homes is an award-winning developer whose focus is on the delivery of new build market sale and market rent homes to generate a profit. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Places Housing Group the profit from Cube has a purpose; profit is gift aided to and reinvested by the Group in the delivery of its charitable objectives. Reporting to the Director of Growth, the Development Programme Manager’s key responsibility, as an essential member of the team, is to deliver the Business Plan growth targets in line with the Cube Homes Business Strategy. The role has responsibility for both pre and post contract delivery of new homes to achieve our growth ambitions.What you’ll be doingPlaying a key role in the delivery of the Cube Homes Business Strategy and achievement of Business Plan targets;Support delivery of wider corporate objectives;Programme management of the Cube Homes programme of market sale and market rent homes including monitoring, management and reporting;Leadership of projects during both the pre-contract and post-contract stages in line with the Cube Homes Business Strategy and with full visibility of progress;Leadership and line management of team members;Provide a mentoring role for others in the directorate;Preparation of written reports for approval by Executive Directors and/or Growth Committee;Identify and secure new development opportunities to assist the organisation in meeting growth targets, supported by developing and maintaining a strong network of contacts and lead stakeholder engagement;Undertake feasibility studies and appraisals for potential development opportunities, prepare cashflow forecasts and have oversight of teams appraisals and cashflow forecasts;Manage the legal process and acquisition of suitable property and land, and the legal process for the sale of homes;Project management of the end to end development process including liaison with agents, developers, contractors, consultants, solicitors, valuers and Local Authorities;Ensure that social value objectives are pursued, agreed with suppliers as part of the pre-contract process and delivered post-contract;Ensure all development administration takes place to agreed timetables and budgets and in accordance with the Cube Development Procedure Guide and governance arrangements;Continually review and improve the Cube Development Procedure Guide in line with lessons learnt on projects and internal audit compliance changes;Take responsibility for and manage key departmental processes;Manage risk throughout the development process;Analysis of construction programmes and progress, including managing the contractual implications of delays, and reporting as appropriate.Manage the legal process of section agreements, easements and wayleaves as required;Leadership of handover processes to customers;Ensure the swift close out of all project files, provision of information to internal departments and financial outturn reporting following practical completion;Assist in preparation and attainment of annual budgets and targets;Liaison with Finance, Sales and Management departments as required;What you’ll needMinimum five years’ experience in a property development background;Detailed knowledge of property development process;Knowledge of operating environment, sales markets and changing market conditions;Commitment to providing excellent line management for others;Knowledge of contract procurement and contract management;Track record of project and programme management/delivery on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards;Track record of partnership working and stakeholder engagement;Experience of working within a prescribed framework but ability to think creatively to resolve problems;Proven relationship builder and influencer with stakeholders. Ability to develop Cube Homes’ profile with a variety of partners and generate new business;Proven management skills – both strategic and operational across multi-disciplinary teams;Proven experience in policy and procedure delivery;Experience of managing financial budgets;Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicleWhat we need from youAs a line manager you will need to actively support your colleagues with their development and well-being, some experience is desirable but not essential as we offer support to people transitioning into a management role.Ability to liaise with other departments to ensure delivery of wider corporate goals;Ability to produce accurate and concise reports;Verbal and written communication skills;Ability to represent Cube Homes at a variety of levels;Self-sufficiency in terms of administration, preparing letters and reports, accurate filing etc.;Ability to produce development appraisals;The ability to motivate, inspire and influence a large and diverse workforce by example and persuasion;The ability to develop and project a positive image of Cube Homes through personal, written and oral skills;An ability to recognise, develop and effectively promote new opportunities.What we give you in return for your hard work and commitmentPension¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)WPA¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members)Ways of Working¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible workingAnnual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank HolidaysReward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’ Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership feeThe Market Place¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much moreWage Stream¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wagesHealth and Wellbeing Initiatives