Planning & Value Management Specialist
Overview
We’re looking for a Planning & Value Management Specialist to play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across Arqiva. This is a high-impact position where you’ll lead process improvement initiatives, embed strong governance frameworks, and enable smarter decision-making across the organisation.
You’ll sit at the heart of our Value Management Office (VMO), helping ensure we maximise the commercial value of our site portfolio—central to how we deliver for our customers.
Location
Commutable distance to London / Winchester
What’s in it for you
1. Up to £75,000
2. 10% bonus
3. Work Life Smarter – our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
4. Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%
5. A unique wellbeing programme that looks after the whole you
6. Access to multiple learning platforms to support your individual development
7. Active and diverse networks that build community, support wellbeing and advocate for change
8. A comprehensive set of benefits including discounts on big brands, gymflex memberships and paid volunteering leave - see our full list of benefits .
Plus, you’ll play an integral role in protecting the commercial value of Arqiva’s sites - a critical part of how we deliver for our customers.
What You’ll Be Doing
9. Own and manage process performance and governance frameworks within the VMO
10. Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline delivery, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive measurable value
11. Support key change and transformation initiatives, ensuring governance and processes evolve effectively during periods of organisational change
12. Establish and maintain robust governance, policies, and procedures to support transparency and accountability
13. Analyse data from multiple sources (process observations, stakeholder feedback) to identify trends and opportunities
14. Evaluate existing processes to uncover gaps, risks, and improvement areas
15. Apply strong quality control and validation practices to ensure accuracy of outputs
16. Support and coach the Process & Governance Coordinator, helping to build capability within the team
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who thrives on improving how organisations operate and enjoys working with both data and people.
Core Skills
17. Strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
18. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
19. Proven ability in governance, process design, and optimisation
20. High attention to detail with a structured, analytical mindset
21. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capability
Experience & Knowledge
22. Solid understanding of project governance frameworks and PMO practices
23. Experience applying project management principles to deliver change initiatives
24. Familiarity with risk and issue management, including mitigation strategies
25. Proven ability to analyse and interpret data to drive decision-making
Qualifications
A recognised certification in project or programme management is preferred, such as:
26. PRINCE2
27. PMI / PMP
28. APM
29. MSP
If you’re unsure whether you meet every requirement, don’t let that hold you back - your experience may be exactly what we’re looking for.
Why Arqiva:
We enable a switched-on world to flow. As the UK’s leader in TV and radio broadcast and the country’s top smart utilities platform, we are shaping the future of connectivity.
Our infrastructure delivers media and data exactly where they’re needed - whether that’s bringing TV and radio to your home or sending smart meter data to your utility provider. Our technology works quietly behind the scenes, connecting millions every day.
But it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. At Arqiva, you’ll find real connection: supportive teams, active colleague networks and plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of our community. We’ll give you the space and support to grow - whether that’s developing your skills, trying something new or taking on fresh challenges. And because there is more to life than work, our rewards and benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, your lifestyle and what matters most to you.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Arqiva, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to