Programme Manager - Business Performance

Programme Manager – Business Performance

Location: Leeds or London 2 days per week

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Summary

We’re NG Bailey Services - a vibrant business division operating across Facilities Services, IT Services and Freedom (c2000 employees).  We’re a growing and thriving business in a sustainable market.

We’re looking to recruit a brilliant Programme Manager to join us on a 2 year fixed term project as we transform our ERP/work management system. The intended outcome is to have a single cross division model in place with a target completion of phased implementation across the whole Division by December 2026.

In view of the criticality of this project to continuing business operations, operational efficiency and growth strategy, together with the scale of the business, the complexity of the programme and level of investment, we need a Programme Manager to take full accountability for delivery of the programme on behalf of the business. The role will be full time for the duration of the project.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a huge transformation (c£2m) and take the lead in implementing a market leading technology, its processes and people and build the future engine room of the business.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Programme Management
• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Governance Framework
• Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Managing benefits
• Managing the transition of change in the business
• Team management
• Supplier management

What we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will be an astute technology / business change Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager, able to manage large scale, complex and business critical projects, addressing risks and opportunities to protect and benefit the business.

• Stakeholder Manager is key and so you’ll need to demonstrate your ability to operate within business at the most senior level and taking full accountability and responsibility for the overarching programme and individual sub-projects.

• Proactive, passionate and comfortable operating with a degree of independence managing a range of individual specialists and subcontractors across the breadth of the scheme to ensure overall success.
• Diligent and organised with project deliverables and project management products to ensure a high level of professionalism and quality is maintained.

Support from the wider team, line management and Project Directors will of course be provided.

Why Join Us?

1. Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive real environmental change.
2. Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
3. Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career development.
4. Collaborative Culture: Work with a diverse and supportive team that values everyone's input.
5. Sustainable Focus: Join a company committed to sustainability and the Net Zero movement.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Car/Car Allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.