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Assistant Programme Manager
Assistant Programme Manager & Team Support
Property Dept Office based in Croxley Green (Watford) 4 days office/1 home
About the role
Were looking for an Assistant Programme Manager & Team Support to join our Property Programme team.
This is a new role created to support an expanding programme of property activity including new depot openings refurbishments relocations and major investment projects.
Reporting into the Programme Manager youll play an important part in bringing structure visibility and consistency to a busy fastmoving area.
If you enjoy organising information building strong working relationships and being the person who keeps everything running smoothly this could be a great fit for you.
There is some travel required with around one day a fortnight spent on site visits or attending meetings youll also join monthly property signoff meetings in London.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary with a performance related bonus
- Award winning pension scheme (company contribution up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday bank holidays per year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Share save scheme.
- Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition
What youll be doing
This role is all about coordination reporting and keeping our programmes on track. You wont be directly managing projects but youll be central to how they run.
You will:
- Help plan coordinate and track property programmes across the estate
- Build and maintain programme trackers dashboards and reports for senior stakeholders
- Support cost tracking forecasting and reporting (youll help manage the detail not own the budgets)
- Reconcile property demands and invoices to ensure appropriate payment
- Maintain database records with accurate management information
- Prepare PowerPoint packs and briefing materials for approvals and governance meetings
- Act as a key link between Property Finance Operations Supply Chain and other teams
- Organise governance meetings including agendas papers minutes and actions
- Keep programme and property records accurate accessible and up to date
- Support improvements to processes templates and ways of working
What were looking for
- Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM) are helpful but not essential equivalent experience is equally valued.
- Experience in programme support PMO or project coordination
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working with a range of stakeholders including senior leaders
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint
- A proactive collaborative approach and willingness to get stuck in
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460000 loyal trade year our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That along with a competitive salary development opportunities and exciting rewards are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
When you apply you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application.
Worthwhile Careers for All
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.
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Find kitchens, joinery & hardware at Howdens. Available for trade from local stock. Hundreds of depots nationwide. Free kitchen design service.
