Interim Programme Manager

Interim Programme Manager Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving impactful programmes? Our client, a charity organisation is launching an exciting new initiative, Professionals Programme, aimed at enhancing…

Pay rate £388/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 22 September 2026

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Interim Programme Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving impactful programmes? Our client, a charity organisation is launching an exciting new initiative, Professionals Programme, aimed at enhancing the engagement and support of professionals within the cancer workforce. We are seeking an Interim Programme Manager to lead this transformative effort.

Start ASAP, pay £383.66 per day PAYE, hours Monday-Friday 34.5 hours per week, duration 3-6 months, hybrid 1 or 2 days in the office, location Southwark, London.

What You'll Do:

As the Interim Programme Manager, you'll be at the forefront of establishing the programme's foundations. Your mission? To bring structure to a new venture while navigating ambiguity with confidence! Your responsibilities will include:

Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships across various teams and external partners.
Governance & PMO: Set up effective governance, reporting, and decision making processes.
Discovery & Mobilisation: Lead assessments and diagnostics to kick-start the programme.
Architecture Development: Help design the programme blueprint and operating model.
Benefits Realisation: Create frameworks and measures that ensure impactful outcomes.
Cross-Organisational Integration: Align activities with existing commitments and strategic priorities.Initial Priorities:

Establish governance and decision making arrangements.
Develop the Programme Definition Document (PDD).
Conduct a thorough current-state review and programme architecture mapping.
Set up PMO processes and reporting controls.
Engage stakeholders through mapping and workshops.What We're Looking For:

We want someone who thrives in complex environments and has experience in:

Programme mobilisation and set-up
Transformation and organisational change
Operating model design
Governance and PMO controls
Benefits realisation
Stakeholder leadershipIf you have a background in charity, health, or public sectors, and you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape a programme that will make a difference. If you're ready for a challenge and passionate about improving lives, apply now and help us build a brighter future for the cancer workforce!

Excited to embark on this journey? We can't wait to meet you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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