People Programmes Manager
- University of Leeds
- United Kingdom, ENG
- Jul 18, 2026
Job Description:
This role will be based on campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.
The People Programmes and Planning Team is responsible for scoping, planning and delivering programmes and projects which enable the timely achievement of our strategic aims. These programmes and projects involve significant collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across both the People and Culture Directorate (PCD) and the wider University.
The types of programmes and projects are varied and encompass the full range of people related activities designed to enhance organisational effectiveness.
Reporting to the Head of People Programmes and Planning, you will have demonstrable expertise and professional credibility in managing change and scoping, planning and delivering significant and complex projects and programmes of work.
You will have experience of collaborating effectively with teams and stakeholders and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships, creating a culture of trust whilst providing professional support and challenge. You will also have the ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and navigate a way forward, engaging and taking people with you.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dawn Creyke, Interim Head of People, Programmes & Planning, [email protected]
Closing Date: 29 Jul 2026
Section: Professional & Managerial
Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.
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Job Description:
This role will be based on campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.
The People Programmes and Planning Team is responsible for scoping, planning and delivering programmes and projects which enable the timely achievement of our strategic aims. These programmes and projects involve significant collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across both the People and Culture Directorate (PCD) and the wider University.
The types of programmes and projects are varied and encompass the full range of people related activities designed to enhance organisational effectiveness.
Reporting to the Head of People Programmes and Planning, you will have demonstrable expertise and professional credibility in managing change and scoping, planning and delivering significant and complex projects and programmes of work.
You will have experience of collaborating effectively with teams and stakeholders and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships, creating a culture of trust whilst providing professional support and challenge. You will also have the ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and navigate a way forward, engaging and taking people with you.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dawn Creyke, Interim Head of People, Programmes & Planning, [email protected]
Closing Date: 29 Jul 2026
Section: Professional & Managerial
Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.
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