Overview
Head of Programme and Project Controls - UKIFS role at UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of programme and project controls within UKIFS and a collaborative major programme.
* Drive best practices, ensure compliance with standards, and enhance overall programme success.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to manage a team of project professionals and ensure effective delivery of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and dependencies.
* Work with senior leaders to contribute to the establishment and delivery of the programme.
* Provide leadership and guidance to team members and stakeholders, aligning with CEO and Chair’s intent and organisational values.
* Lead and develop a team of project professionals, ensuring their growth, engagement, and performance.
* Act as an ambassador for STEP, offering visible thought leadership and fostering a collaborative team environment.
* Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including the UK Government Project Delivery Profession and Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).
* Offer strategic advice, actively contribute to governance boards, and help establish STEP as a well-founded major programme within the Senior Leadership Team.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
* Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high performing teams and engender confidence in stakeholders.
* Professional qualifications (for example Chartered Project Professional, PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes) and membership of associated professional bodies (for example the Association for Project Management).
* Exceptional understanding of project and programme management methodologies and controls, and the ability to adapt and apply the most suitable.
* Thorough knowledge of risk management, cost control, and quality assurance.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
* Wide range of career development opportunities.
* A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
Security and location: This role requires employees to be eligible for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years), including DBS checks for criminal convictions.
Location: West Burton Power Station, Retford. Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week; flexibility supported where possible.
On a separate note, vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if a large number of applications are received.
For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the UK government page on criminal records checks for overseas applicants: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
* Industries
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