Vice-Chancellors Office (VCO)
Strategic Programmes and Change (SPC)
Senior Programme Manager
Ref: ALC1684
Starting salary from £48,822 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Strategic Programmes and Change division to support the delivery of the Sainsbury Centre refurbishment programme, a complex University-wide initiative.
Key duties of the role include providing leadership across the entire programme lifecycle, coordinating cross-University activity, building strong stakeholder relationships, managing complex interdependencies, and driving the successful delivery of programme outcomes and long-term benefits.
You will havea proven track record of leading complex programmes, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering successful outcomes through collaboration, planning and effective leadership.
This full-time post is available from 20 November 2026 on a fixed-term basis for 3 years.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 19 October 2026
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