Change & Programme Manager

Change & Programme Manager Peterborough /Remote £78,888 - £83,040 per annum Permanent, Full Time – 37 Hours per week 09:00-17:00 We’re looking for an experienced Change and Programme Manager to lead, shape, and deliver transformative change across CKH. This is a key strategic role, responsible for driving organisation‑wide programmes, embedding strong governance, and building a positive, forward‑thinking culture of change. If you’re passionate about delivering business benefit driven projects, improving services, and empowering people to work in new and better ways, we’d love to hear from you. As our Change and Programme Manager, you will: * Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of change and transformation programmes across the organisation. * Establish and maintain robust programme governance including business cases, prioritisation, risk management, benefits realisation, and reporting. * Manage a Change & Programme Management Office, supporting the organisation to achieve its Corporate Plan objectives. * Oversee organisational change activities, ensuring people, processes, and technology changes are understood and managed effectively. * Coach, mentor, and develop colleagues—supporting the rollout of training and building a culture that champions professional change management. * Collaborate with directors, service managers, and operational teams to deliver innovation and continuous improvement. * Facilitate workshops, decision-making forums, and design sessions that drive meaningful progress. * Represent CKH’s values in internal and external settings. Essential experience & skills: * Minimum two years’ hands‑on experience designing and managing projects and/or evaluations using qualitative and quantitative methods. * Experience preparing and managing business cases, benefits analysis, and implementing change in complex or financially driven environments. * Confident line management and coaching skills. * Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and MS Project. * Ability to prioritise competing demands and operate effectively in ambiguous, multi‑disciplinary settings. * Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities. * Recognised project or programme management qualifications * Benefits analysis training Desirable: * Experience within Housing or the Public Sector. * Understanding of the strategic challenges in the housing sector. * Ability to deliver training to non‑specialists and assess value for money. Why CKH? Join a proactive, values‑led organisation where you can make a tangible difference. You’ll have the opportunity to influence major projects, shape organisational culture, and help colleagues work smarter, better, and more collaboratively. Ready to apply? If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please see attached job description for full details of the role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient interest is received. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply without delay