People Programme Manager / People Project Manager Remote
Job description
2 years fixed term contract.
This is a home based role. Requires regular commute to London, applicants must live with easy reach of London.
Full time or part time (option to work 4 days a week).
About your role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to support our People team, to provide the governance and leadership across a wide range of exciting projects and initiatives as we redesign and rebuild our organisation through improvements to our employee experience.
Through effective programme leadership you will provide the governance and structure needed to oversee each project and initiative, using a range of tools including issue logs, risk registers and engagement plans, to ensure alignment across initiatives, and delivery, on time and within budget.
Working closely with a range of teams across the Charity, you will engage with stakeholders at all levels and also act as mentor within the People Team, ensuring a thorough understanding of all programmes and a sharing of experiences in the process.
Scope of projects / initiatives include:
- HR technology projects.
- People Strategy and planning.
- Employee Value Proposition.
- Investors in People.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Wellbeing, Employee Engagement and Staff forums.
- Legislative review and compliance.
About you
As an experienced Programme Manager within a People environment you will need to demonstrate good governance, development and application of programme tools and approach oversight which drives the successful implementation and delivery through colleagues and partners across a range of People projects.
Well organised and able to work on your own initiative, you will be able to deliver well-constructed implementation plans, tracking all stages, assessing progress and working to shifting proprieties. Experience in working across multiple projects is essential, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
We offer….
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing one day per year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
- Flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell (salary sacrifice).
- Generous contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
- Private Health Insurance or Cash Health Plan membership.
- Group Income Protection Insurance.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Wagestream, coming soon! Access earned pay before pay day.
About us
For almost 75 years we have worked directly with disabled people to give freedom to live their lives the way they choose. Today over 4,000 staff provide social care to help over 2,000 disabled people across the UK.
Offering high-quality care and community support, we also lead campaigns to influence the government to implement legislation. Working with a range of partners to deliver support and life-changing programmes, we help people with a disability to access quality learning and work, and to live as they choose
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
* No agencies please *
