Programme Manager at Anglian Water Services Ltd

Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Programme Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Change Management, Leadership, Coaching, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Financial Control, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement, Team Development, Collaboration

Industry

Utilities

Description

Circa £70,000 (Depending on skills & Experience) Permanent / 37 hours per week / Full-time (with flexibility for part-time working) Huntingdon, Peterborough or Lincoln 5x Positions available Five opportunities. One mission: driving performance and impact - Lead transformative change as a Programme Manager at Anglian Water Are you ready to lead transformative change? In this role, you’ll take charge of multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, multi-year programmes that shape our strategic future. You’ll own delivery from start to finish—ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. From business processes and systems to data and people, you’ll make sure every change aligns with our organisational strategy. If you’re passionate about leading change and making a real difference, we want to hear from you! What you’ll be doing Lead programme shaping and delivery with business sponsors, defining objectives, benefits, and priorities. Establish and maintain governance structures and ensure effective oversight and reporting. Develop and manage programme plans, budgets, and financial controls. Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and issues across projects and programmes. Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the programme lifecycle. Integrate change management activity and lead benefits realisation. What does it take to be a Programme Manager? Recognised project/programme management qualification (Prince2, APM, MSP). Significant experience in a project manager or equivalent role, delivering complex, multi-year projects. Experience managing complex business change programmes across part or all of the operating model. Experience in large, regulated environments and team leadership. Strong commercial acumen and financial control. Experience in risk management and stakeholder collaboration. Excellent collaborative and stakeholder management skills. Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities. Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues. Ability to adapt, challenge, and implement change constructively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive, strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? Private healthcare and physiotherapy 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household 26 days annual leave (rising with service) Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined) Bonus scheme Flexible benefits and working culture Life Assurance (8× salary) and Personal Accident cover Enhanced family leave policies Great discounts and perks Inclusion at Anglian Water We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer. Closing Date: 18th January 2026 #loveeverydrop We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk’ To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date. If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our Privacy Notice. Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, multi-year programmes. Ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.