Programme Manager (39764)

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Full Time

Nuneaton

Competitive

March 28, 2026

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<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="en-GB"><strong>Location</strong>: We offer hybrid working, with an expectation that you'll be present at one of our Holland & Barrett offices in London (W1G 9DQ) or Nuneaton (CV10 7RH) for a minimum of 2 days per week. You'll need to spend at least one day in Nuneaton, which is Head office. </span></span></p><div><strong>Contract:</strong> This is a 12‑month fixed‑term role.</div></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Role:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span data-contrast="auto">Transformation is one of those words that can mean everything or nothing, depending on the business behind it. At Holland & Barrett, it means something - the Transformation Office is where genuine, ambitious change gets designed, challenged, and delivered. As Programme Manager, you'll sit close to the decisions that matter, work with people who are serious about execution, and have the kind of visibility that makes your work feel like it counts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">You'll be joining a business that has real momentum - one that's investing properly in its transformation capability and building the infrastructure to make change land, not just launch. This is a 12-month maternity cover, but the impact is real, and the exposure you'll gain is the kind that moves careers forward.</span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you'll be doing</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto">Owning the integrated programme plan end-to-end - milestones, dependencies, risks, the lot - and keeping it honest when reality decides to test it</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Running programme governance that actually works: chairing reviews, driving resolution on risks and issues before they land on the SLT's desk</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Being the person who translates complexity into clarity - for executive stakeholders, for cross-functional teams, and for the Project Managers you'll mentor along the way</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Building stakeholder engagement and communication plans that keep everyone pointing in the same direction, even when priorities shift</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Partnering with Finance and initiative owners to track benefits and make sure the numbers mean what they're supposed to mean</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">How we'll see your impact</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto">Programmes delivered on time, in scope, with business adoption that sticks</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Financial targets and benefits realisation that hold up to scrutiny</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">A governance model that gives leaders the right information to make the right calls.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Person:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you'll need</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto">Programme leadership credentials - a track record of delivering large-scale transformation in complex, cross-functional environments, ideally within retail</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Stakeholder confidence - you're comfortable in a room with senior leaders, know how to give them a clear view without oversimplifying or overwhelming, and have the influencing skills to drive alignment when it doesn't come easily.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Frameworks and tools - solid working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and fluency in tools like MS Project, Monday.com or Jira</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Resilience and adaptability - the ability to hold a long-term vision steady while the short-term keeps moving around you</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Communication that lands - written and verbal, at every level of the organisation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle"><strong>What we offer</strong></div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul><li>The salary reflects impact of the role</li><li>25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays</li><li>25% staff discount across our range - plus free online delivery <strong>- </strong>so you can live the wellness you help deliver.</li><li>Pension contributions - because future-you deserves a break.</li><li>Free wellness diagnostic tests - knowing your health is the first step to improving it.</li><li>Exclusive discounts on wellness services, gym memberships, and more.</li><li>Perks from other retailers - discounts, advice, and savings from brands you actually use.</li><li>A culture of wellbeing - from mental health support to menopause coaching, we're serious about helping you feel your best.</li></ul><h1 class=" axiom0-1 axiom-scraped-0"> </h1><h1 class=" axiom0-2 axiom-scraped-0"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">#LI-DA2</span></h1><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">#LI-Hybrid</span></p></div></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em><span data-teams="true">Holland and Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.  </span></em></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>Holland & Barrett </em><em>does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).</em></span></span></p></div></div>

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