Programme Manager

Job description

UK Research & Innovation Salary: £70,752 per annum: Band: UKRI Band G: Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months) Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon (or any other UKRI Location, except London) - Hybrid working available Closing Date: 29th March 2026: About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to run a major operating model review project at UK Research & Innovation. You will deliver this critical project, which will be part of a wider change programme of reforms. You will work alongside subject matter experts, the Workstream Lead, the Programme Director, the Programme Management Office and external service providers to deliver the realignment of reporting lines and teams across departments. You will run this programme in line with UKRI change governance and be responsible for delivering clear objectives, benefits and monitored risks throughout the lifetime of the programme. Report to the Programme Director. Given the sensitivity of this project, you will coordinate a core team of subject matter experts as you progress this work through design, engagement, delivery, implementation and closure phases. You will u...