[Royal Mail]
Job reference 334582
Internal Programme Manager
From £54,088, 10% annual bonus potential, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with service and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates
Permanent, Full time
National
Are you someone who enjoys coordinating projects, solving problems and helping teams work together effectively? We’re looking for a Fleet Internal Programme Manager to lead key Fleet projects and ensure programme activity is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
About the Role
You will oversee internal Fleet programme activity and support wider Royal Mail programmes that rely on Fleet expertise. You’ll work closely with Fleet teams, subject matter experts and the central Transformation Office to plan deployments, manage risks and keep progress moving. Your work will help ensure Fleet transformation supports Royal Mail’s long‑term strategy and operational needs.
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)
* Lead delivery of Fleet project activity, ensuring outcomes meet time, cost, benefit and quality expectations.
* Support and deploy Fleet transformation activity in line with Fleet strategy.
* Work with Fleet teams and experts to create clear deployment plans, including risk and contingency planning.
* Coordinate with the Transformation Office to share updates, escalate risks and align programme activities.
* Represent Fleet in other Royal Mail projects to ensure Fleet requirements are understood and delivered.
* Identify, monitor, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop vehicle infrastructure solutions.
* Ensure project reviews are carried out at appropriate stages.
About You
You are organised, proactive and able to explain complex information clearly. You enjoy working with others, solving problems and keeping projects on track. You work well under pressure and can adapt when priorities change.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong analytical, modelling and decision‑making skills.
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes through people.
* Experience delivering new initiatives and supporting business change.
* Good written communication and confident presentation skills.
* Experience in Fleet, logistics or mail operations.
* Knowledge of UK road transport legislation and continuous improvement methods.
* Degree‑level education and/or IMI Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification.
Extra Benefits
• Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay
• Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
*Available only to perm employees
Next Steps
The next stage of the selection process will be a virtual interview consisting of competency based and role specific questions. We plan to hold interviews on w/c 9th March virtually.
Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.
We understand that candidates may not meet all the criteria for the role. If your experience is different, but you have relevant skills we’d love to hear from you.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/
Closing Date: 22nd Feruary. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
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