<div class="clearfix"></div><h1 class="job-title axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Assistant Programme Manager</h1><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Assistant Programme Manager &amp; Team Support</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Property Dept | Office based in Croxley Green (Watford) | 4 days office/1 home</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">About the role</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">We’re looking for an Assistant Programme Manager &amp; Team Support to join our Property Programme team.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a new role created to support an expanding programme of property activity, including new depot openings, refurbishments, relocations and major investment projects.<br>Reporting into the Programme Manager you’ll play an important part in bringing structure, visibility and consistency to a busy, fast‑moving area.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">If you enjoy organising information, building strong working relationships and being the person who keeps everything running smoothly, this could be a great fit for you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">There is some travel required with around one day a fortnight spent on site visits or attending meetings, you’ll also join monthly property sign‑off meetings in London.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">What we can offer you:</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Competitive salary with a performance related bonus</span></li><li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Award winning pension scheme (company contribution up to 12%)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">25 days holiday + bank holidays per year</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Cycle to work scheme&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Share save scheme.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">What you’ll be doing</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">This role is all about coordination, reporting and keeping our programmes on track. You won’t be directly managing projects, but you’ll be central to how they run.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">You will:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Help plan, coordinate and track property programmes across the estate</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Build and maintain programme trackers, dashboards and reports for senior stakeholders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Support cost tracking, forecasting and reporting (you’ll help manage the detail, not own the budgets)</span></li><li><div>Reconcile property demands and invoices to ensure appropriate payment</div></li><li><div>Maintain database records with accurate management information</div></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Prepare PowerPoint packs and briefing materials for approvals and governance meetings</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Act as a key link between Property, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and other teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Organise governance meetings including agendas, papers, minutes and actions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Keep programme and property records accurate, accessible and up to date</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Support improvements to processes, templates and ways of working</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">What we’re looking for</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM) are helpful but not essential, equivalent experience is equally valued.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience in programme support, PMO or project coordination</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Strong organisation skills and attention to detail</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to get stuck in</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">About Howdens:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.&nbsp; We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.&nbsp; That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the <strong>10 Best Big Companies to Work For</strong>.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">How to apply:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">When you apply, you will need to attach a CV.&nbsp; If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role.&nbsp; Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step.&nbsp; We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account.&nbsp; Good luck with your application.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Worthwhile Careers for All</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. 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