Senior Programme Manager-Property

Senior Programme ManagerLocation: London (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: Up to £80,000Are you an experienced Programme Manager ready to lead a major, multi-year transformation? We are working with an established, London-based organisation undergoing an exciting period of strategic change, and they are now seeking an exceptional Senior Programme Manager to drive a highly impactful programme across governance, property, and organisational growth.This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a historic organisation while supporting its expansion, operational modernisation, and redevelopment of a landmark building.
The OpportunityYou will take ownership of a complex, multi-workstream transformation programme that spans:• Property: A major capital refurbishment of a Grade II* listed headquarters, working closely with the capital project team to ensure delivery across time, cost, and quality.• Governance: A full governance review, including modernisation of structures, potential constitutional updates, and supporting Board and committee effectiveness.• Purpose & Growth: Scaling education and engagement programmes, including the launch of a new flagship hub to expand reach and impact.This role will suit someone who thrives in complexity, brings strategic clarity, and can confidently influence senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a multi-year transformation programme.
• Develop and maintain an integrated programme plan aligned to strategic objectives.
• Establish and run programme governance, ensuring effective reporting to senior leadership and Boards.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes.
• Work with education and engagement teams to support programme scaling and the launch of new initiatives.
• Oversee governance reform activity, including constitutional updates and Trustee appointments.
• Provide strategic oversight of the capital refurbishment programme and ensure alignment with operational use of the building.
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment between all workstreams.

About YouEssential

• Extensive experience delivering complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, ideally in a regulated or charitable environment.
• Confident working with Boards/Trustees and preparing high-quality papers.
• Skilled in risk, assurance, and performance management.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable operating in a matrix environment.
• Strong judgement, discretion, and professional integrity.

Desirable

• Experience with governance reviews or constitutional change.
• Understanding of charity governance requirements.
• Experience of grant-funded programmes and milestone reporting.
• Exposure to capital/property projects.
• Awareness of heritage or culturally significant buildings.
• Familiarity with formal governance processes (AGMs, EGMs).
• Strong digital and IT capability.

Why Apply?This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a transformation that will shape the organisation for decades to come. You’ll be influencing strategy at the highest level, leading meaningful change, and contributing to work that has a significant social, educational, and cultural impact.Please get in touch with molly.spencer@hays.com for more information, or apply now! # 4782049