Associate Programme Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile estate transformation programme for a public sector client. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery against key objectives, timescales and budgets.

Working closely with client teams, external consultants and senior stakeholders, you will drive the implementation of a complex estates strategy focused on optimising the property portfolio and supporting future organisational needs. The programme includes property rationalisation, staff relocation projects, feasibility studies, estate optimisation initiatives and property disposals.

As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing programme governance, budget management, resource planning, risk management and performance reporting. You will ensure all activities align with the client's strategic priorities, operational requirements and sustainability goals, while maintaining effective stakeholder engagement throughout the programme lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled programme professional with experience delivering large-scale estate transformation projects within complex stakeholder environments.

This role is primarily based in Gloucestershire and requires on-site attendance of up to four days per week, as agreed with the client, providing the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders and play a visible role in delivering meaningful organisational change.

 
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What we offer you:

• Career and Professional Development

• 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade

• Life Assurance

• Private Medical Scheme

• Virtual GP

• Global Mobility Scheme

• Rewards Platform

• Company Pension Scheme

• Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Find out more about Savills offer

Team Overview

Our programmes range from the full outsourcing of a client’s real estate function to the coordination of single or multiple service lines for occupier clients. The PMO is a dynamic, fast‑paced, and collaborative team that takes pride in delivering high‑quality outcomes and supporting one another. We work closely with strategy and digital experience teams to ensure programme approaches are robust, deliverable, and effective. We are all ambassadors for the PMO service line, and each team member plays a role in strengthening our reputation as a credible, value‑generating service.

Recruitment agencies

Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.

Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.