Senior Programme Manager
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | W2 6BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10117512-42284 |
Summary
We're looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our Selborne account, leading the delivery of complex, high‑impact programmes that directly support specialist training for our defence client.
You will be responsible for ensuring programme outcomes are delivered to time, cost and quality, aligned to Capita's strategic objectives and the wider needs of the Royal Navy.
This role operates within a fast‑paced, regulated environment, demanding exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and governance discipline. While predominantly home‑based, it includes regular travel-typically once a week or once a fortnight-to Royal Navy sites in Portsmouth and Glasgow, which is an essential part of the role.
This is a Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week - Fixed Term until March 2027
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level. Programme Leadership & Delivery
• Leading and managing large, complex programmes, ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives and performance indicators.
• Developing and maintaining integrated programme plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Driving delivery excellence across multiple workstreams in a defence training environment.
Governance, Quality & Controls
• Monitoring programme progress, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring all deliverables meet required quality standards and contractual expectations.
• Reporting regular progress updates to senior leadership and client stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management & Client Engagement
• Building strong, trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Acting as a primary interface with the Royal Navy client, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and effectively managed.
• Communicating programme status, risks and decisions in a clear, concise manner.
Team Leadership
• Leading, coaching and developing project teams to maintain high performance and capability.
• Ensuring appropriate resources, skills and support are in place to meet delivery requirements.
Defence‑Specific Delivery
• Coordinating with approved third‑party suppliers involved in delivering defence‑related training solutions (generalised for advert purposes).
• Supporting the delivery of advanced training technologies-including virtual simulation environments-used by Royal Navy personnel (discussed internally, not included in promotional language).
What we're looking for
Essential:
• Significant Senior Programme Management experience, ideally 5+ years at senior level within complex programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams in structured, fast‑paced environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior decision‑makers.
• Practical knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, MSP, PMP).
• Ability to work with sensitive information and meet security clearance requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Royal Navy sites
Deirable:
• Background in defence, government, or similarly complex regulated sectors (highly advantageous).
About Selborne
Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher - including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we're modernising military education with cutting-edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It's a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita
What's in it for you?
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27 ) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
What we hope you'll do next:
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Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
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