Programme Manager

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At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won’t just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you’ll be helping shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

Based in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, we are currently recruiting for a Programme Manager on a full time permanent basis. This role has responsibility to lead, implement and maintain AHDB’s programme and project portfolio to support the strategic direction of AHDB.

We are looking for someone who has extensive leadership experience in programme and project management, delivering complex business and IT projects. This role would suit someone who holds a degree or relevant qualification in programme management.

This role offers hybrid working - a mix of working at our Head Quarters in Stoneleigh and remotely from home.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Agile ways of working
• Apply and maintain programme initiatives that align to AHDB’s vision and strategy
• Operate the AHDB programme and portfolio governance mechanisms
• Drive AHDB’s standards, quality and performance, ensuring effective delivery focus
• Oversee project, scrum and portfolio teams, ensuring programme goals are reached
• Drive workforce management processes, aligned to our roadmaps and strategic deliverables
• Develop and manage budget for projects
• Work with project managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within AHDB

Essential Criteria

• Proficient computer skills, skilled in programme/project management software
• Knowledgeable in programme management methodology and techniques
• Experience with compiling and adhering to robust budgets
• Experience working with output driven, rather than budget driven organisations
• Good understanding of risk management and effectively managing and tracking the mitigation of risks

The Benefits….

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work so have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:

• Hybrid working – a mix of working at our Head Quarters in Stoneleigh and remotely from home
• An extensive benefits package including 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• A single private medical health scheme
• Life assurance cover (4 x salary)
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
• Applause Awards – every three months we celebrate employees who embrace our values; the core moral principles that are at the heart of everything we do
• Ambitious in Agriculture Awards – annual awards announced at staff conference in December
• Access to the governments tax-free childcare scheme
• Perkbox membership – this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

Apply now or call 02476 935722 if you require any further information.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

At AHDB, you’ll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.