Summary
Reporting Line: Head of Transformation Delivery
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 4
Location: Hybrid/Remote
What to expect
The Programme Manager is a senior member of the Transformation team, role always modelling the Post Office behaviours and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.
The Programme Manager will lead on portfolios of change activity by leadings and delivering initiatives by overseeing the programme from end to end within our Cyber Security Maturity Programme.
You will work closely with Cyber Security, Technology, Risk, and senior business stakeholders to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard—balancing technical considerations with business outcomes.
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
• Experience leading Programmes within Cyber or Information Security
• Experience of working with large-scale implementation estates.
• Ability to deal with significant levels of business complexity
• A business delivery focused outlook and strong all-round business acumen
• Ability to deal with financial complexity
• Experience in delivery of complex business focused change portfolio and programme management
• Cost efficiency and income generation programmes
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.
What we can offer you
Post Office Pension Plan
Automatic enrolment into our competitive defined contribution (DC) pension scheme, with a default contribution rate of 5% from employees and 9% from Post Office. You can increase your contributions to receive up to a maximum 12% employer contribution.
Discounts
Access to our benefits platform, offering discounts across hundreds of retailers, helping you save on groceries, fashion, dining out, holidays and much more.
Workplace wellbeing
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a multitude of wellbeing resources including exercise videos, meditation, free recipes, budgeting and spending tools.
Cycle to work scheme
Our Cycle2Work scheme allows you to hire a bike (can include accessories too). Repayments are taken from your gross salary, so you benefit from savings in National Insurance and tax.
Life cover
Post Office offers a death in service benefit to all colleagues which provides a lump sum payment to your beneficiaries if you were to sadly pass away whilst in Post Office employment.
Colleague insurance discounts
Exclusive discounts available on the likes of our travel insurance, car insurance and pet insurance.
Digital GP services
Access to unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and other essential medical services.
Voluntary flexible benefits
A selection of optional flexible benefits to suit your needs, including a Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance (PMI), Dental Insurance and more.
Benenden Health Healthcare
The option to join Benenden Health, which completements NHS services by providing access to diagnostics, treatment, surgery, physiotherapy, wellbeing support, GP 24/7 and much more.
Season Ticket Loan
The option of an interest-free loan of up to £7,500 to help spread the cost of your season ticket commuting.
Fulfilling your potential
The only way our business can move forward is if we support our people in moving themselves forward. That’s why we’re constantly adding to the learning and development opportunities we have available.
So, join us and you’ll discover plenty of scope for personal development and professional progression, with formal training, mentoring, secondments, and a learning catalogue of over 400 online courses. You’ll also have regular reviews with your line manager, and our focus on internal promotion means you’ll find lots of opportunities to advance your career.
Our typical recruitment process
Our recruitment process may vary depending on the role, but typically, you can expect these steps:
1. Apply online
2. Application review
3. Phone interview
4. First interview
5. Second interview
6. Job offer
7. Onboarding
8. Induction
Programme Manager - Cyber
Location: Chesterfield
Reference number: 18559