Capital Programme Manager

Fixed term – 2 years

Immediate start required

We have an exciting opportunity for a Capital Programme Manager; this two-year fixed-term position is designed to provide high-level, dedicated expertise in managing and delivering major capital programmes. Funded by HM Government via the Public Building Infrastructure Fund settlement (£3.5m), the post-holder will oversee critical estate development and refurbishment works from 2026–28.

The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly, be highly organised and self-motivated with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines. They must be an effective and professional communicator, able to engage with stakeholders and build relationships at all levels across the organisation.

Hours

Working 36 hours per week, 5 days per week. The role could be hybrid with some attendance required in the office.

The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire.

Benefits

Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme

Access to free EAP services via the (Employee Assistance Program)

27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous company sick pay scheme

Generous family friendly leave

Access to discounted staff car parking

25% off staff shop

10% off food in on-site café (generous discounts on set meals, and reduce cost hot drinks)

Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%

Access to free on-line learning

Season ticket loan

M-Card

A Police Check/ Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment.

Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful. We however will endeavour to respond to all applications. Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies earlier that the closing date listed on the advertisement if necessary.

Closing date: 24th August at 23:59pm