Job Description
Benefits Manager
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Bristol (preferred), Abbey Wood or London (Hybrid)
The Role
An experienced Benefits Manager is required to support a major public sector programme. The role focuses on identifying, quantifying, tracking, and assuring the realisation of benefits that underpin business cases, using recognised best practice frameworks.
You will work closely with delivery teams and senior stakeholders to ensure benefits are clearly defined, measurable, and realised throughout the programme lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead benefits management activities across the programme
* Develop and manage benefits profiles and baselines
* Own the Benefits Realisation Plan, including change control and risk mitigation
* Coordinate benefits tracking and reporting through to realisation
* Facilitate benefits mapping workshops and manage dependencies
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Essential Experience & Skills
* 3–5+ years’ experience in Benefits Management
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
* Experience working within large, complex organisations
* Public sector experience (desirable)
Desirable
* PMO / Portfolio or Programme environment experience
* APMG Benefits Management qualification (or equivalent)