Salary: £59,060 - £66,670 inclusive of all allowances

Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week

Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm.

Basis: Full -Time, 2 year Fixed Term Contract

Workplace category: Hybrid

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Attachments: Job Description and Person Specification

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply early.

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About Us

The City of London Corporation manages one of the most diverse, historic and high‑profile property portfolios in the UK. From globally recognised landmarks such as Guildhall, Tower Bridge and the Old Bailey, to operational buildings, schools, markets, open spaces and heritage assets, we are responsible for keeping the City running safely, sustainably and efficiently.

Our City Surveyor’s Department brings together multidisciplinary professional teams to plan, design and deliver construction projects and long‑term investment programmes across this exceptional estate.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to support the planning, coordination and delivery of works within the City’s £130.9m Cyclical Works Programme (CWP), a five‑year programme addressing urgent repairs, backlog maintenance and long‑term asset resilience across over 3,000 projects.

Reporting to the Lead Programme Delivery Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating programme activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are aligned with priorities such as statutory compliance, asset condition, climate action and wider capital investment.

This is a client‑side role that offers exposure to a complex public‑sector estate and the opportunity to influence how significant programmes of refurbishment and maintenance are planned, governed and delivered.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Programme Manager, you will:

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of a portfolio of projects within the Cyclical Works Programme
Contribute to programme‑level reporting, forecasting, governance and risk management
Coordinate construction activities through relevant RIBA stages, ensuring quality, safety and value for money
Use asset condition, compliance and financial data to inform programme planning and future investment bids
Work closely with engineering, surveying, finance and programme support teams to ensure joined‑up delivery
Chair and support project boards, contributing to programme boards and senior officer briefings as required
Engage proactively with stakeholders across client departments, consultants and contractors
Help develop new ways of working, including improved dashboards, reporting processes and programme controls
Support alignment with wider workstreams such as Climate Action, sustainability initiatives and capital projects

About You

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate:

A degree (or equivalent experience) in construction, engineering, surveying, property or programme/project management
Experience working on medium‑term capital or cyclical works programmes within a complex estate or public‑sector environment
Strong understanding of construction procurement, refurbishment works and operational asset delivery
Sound financial and commercial awareness, including budget forecasting and cost control
The ability to interpret complex technical and financial information and communicate it clearly to a wide range of stakeholders
Experience supporting governance, assurance and reporting processes
A collaborative, proactive approach to working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Why Join Us?

Work on one of the most varied and prestigious property portfolios in the country
Play a key role in shaping long‑term investment and maintenance strategies
Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Benefit from a generous pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a supportive working culture

Studies suggest people don’t apply unless they meet every requirement. If you feel you have most of the skills and experience but not all, we encourage you to apply – we’re keen to hear from you!

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 23:59pm on 12 August 2026

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To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OSUR1371 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.