Summary

Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits
Grade: Band 4
Reporting Line: Transformation Delivery Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield
Closing Date: 8th May 2025

What to expect

The Programme Manager is a senior member of the Transformation team, role modelling the Post Office behaviours and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.

The Programme Manager will deliver a variety of change projects and workstreams. Responsible for end-to-end programme initiation, delivery and benefits realisation. The role will drive a culture of inclusion, continuous 
improvement, and high performance in the teams they lead. Delivering and driving decision-making and outcomes across the Business, our Customers and our Partners.

What we can do for you

Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 
 

• 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure  
• Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity 
• Car allowance 
• Generous pension contribution 
• Life assurance 
• Income protection after 12 months service 
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform  
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities 

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all. 

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong leadership skills and experience in driving forward programme change 
• Ability to deal with significant levels of business complexity
• A business delivery focused outlook and strong all-round business acumen
• Demonstrable experience of successful delivery of complex business focused change portfolio and programme management 
• Experienced at structuring strategic programmes which focus on the delivery of business outcomes
• Wide experience of hands-on agile and waterfall programme management
• Cost efficiency and income generation programmes 
• Prince 2 / PMI /APM Project Management qualification (or equivalent)

About us

Post Office is a community staple. We’re trusted. We’re relatable. We’re reliable. We’re steeped in tradition. But we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we’ve always been proud of – and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.

We’re looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve – a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We’re looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody’s Business.