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Firmin Recruit are delighted to be working with our established manufacturing client.  Our client has been operating for 75 years and works with many world-leading brands, and some for over 20 years.  They are an American company and their UK head office is based in Sittingbourne, Kent, but our client also has an office based in Lutterworth. Due to business demands, my client is recruiting for an experienced Program Manager to join their existing team.

The Role :

To take ownership of the deployment of a program ( or project), from all operational aspects.  Work with account management and the wider operational team to deliver successful operational execution.  In so doing, provide leadership, guidance, and a clear vision to the operational team to deliver successful operational execution.

Hours : 37.5 hours - Monday - Friday 

Benefits : Parking, Pension, flexi-time, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Health Plan ( after 1 year of service), Life Assurance, Travel Insurance, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• To take ownership of a range of projects for multiple accounts, managing the Operational team to ensure they are successfully delivered as per customer requirements, on specification, on budget and per project plan.
• Work with the Head of Client Operations to identify improvement plans to advance the efficiency of RTC's program execution
• Mentor other team members , guiding and influencing positive outcomes.
• Identify objectives and opportunities for growth for the operational associates within the team

Operational Delivery:

• To risk assess each project and evaluate and communicate any possible impact on the business
• To prepare detailed project plans for the completion of works, showing milestones for manufacture, sub-contractors, and installation. To continuously review the project plan, implement control measures as and when necessary.
• To prepare cost and budget reconcilliations, ensuring that projects are completed within the budget.
• To assist the estimating team in the preparation of prototype and production estimates when required, contacting suppliers to obtain the most cost-effective solutions, and communicating the requirements of the given enquiry to the suppliers
• To undertake any other duties as assigned by your Line Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three years Program Manager experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to influence, guide and mentor team members as appropriate
• Level-headed, reactive and solution-oriented 
• Commercially minded with problem-solving skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to manage complex projects 
• Strong time management.
• Basic production techniques
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel & Project software

If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your CV.

Due to the location of my client, the successful candidate will need access to their own transpor t.

Firmin Recruit are an agency working on behalf of our client .

Firmin Recruit are delighted to be working with our established manufacturing client.  Our client has been operating for 75 years and works with many world-leading brands, and some for over 20 years.  They are an American company and their UK head office is based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Due to business demands, my client is recruiting for an experienced Program Manager to join their existing team.

The Role :

To take ownership of the deployment of a program ( or project), from all operational aspects.  Work with account management and the wider operational team to deliver successful operational execution.  In so doing, provide leadership, guidance, and a clear vision to the operational team to deliver successful operational execution.

Hours : 37.5 hours - Monday - Friday 

Benefits : Parking, Pension, flexi-time, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Health Plan ( after 1 year of service), Life Assurance, Travel Insurance, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• To take ownership of a range of projects for multiple accounts, managing the Operational team to ensure they are successfully delivered as per customer requirements, on specification, on budget and per project plan.
• Work with the Head of Client Operations to identify improvement plans to advance the efficiency of RTC's program execution
• Mentor other team members , guiding and influencing positive outcomes.
• Identify objectives and opportunities for growth for the operational associates within the team

Operational Delivery:

• To risk assess each project and evaluate and communicate any possible impact on the business
• To prepare detailed project plans for the completion of works, showing milestones for manufacture, sub-contractors, and installation. To continuously review the project plan, implement control measures as and when necessary.
• To prepare cost and budget reconcilliations, ensuring that projects are completed within the budget.
• To assist the estimating team in the preparation of prototype and production estimates when required, contacting suppliers to obtain the most cost-effective solutions, and communicating the requirements of the given enquiry to the suppliers
• To undertake any other duties as assigned by your Line Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three years Program Manager experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to influence, guide and mentor team members as appropriate
• Level-headed, reactive and solution-oriented 
• Commercially minded with problem-solving skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to manage complex projects 
• Strong time management.
• Basic Production techniques
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel and Project software
• Business management software, including inventory management.

If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your CV.

Due to the location of my client, the successful candidate will need access to their own transpor t.

Firmin Recruit are an agency working on behalf of our client .

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a leading aerospace manufacturer on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cost reduction and product improvement initiatives across a range of existing aerospace programmes.

• 
  Review and analyse manufacturing costs across current product lines, identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
• 
  Drive and deliver product improvement initiatives across multiple concurrent projects.
• 
  Manage up to 10+ programmes of varying size, complexity, and urgency.
• 
  Coordinate with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external customers to ensure project objectives are met.
• 
  Navigate cross-functional teams (no direct reports) to deliver outcomes within tight deadlines.
• 
  Collaborate closely with international teams (requiring occasional early on-site engagement).

• 
  Proven experience managing complex, fast-paced, and customised engineering or manufacturing programmes.
• 
  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• 
  Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.
• 
  Demonstrated success in driving cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 
  Aerospace or advanced manufacturing sector experience preferred.

• 
  3 days on site: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• 
  Immediate start available (ASAP - End of October / Early November)

Firmin Recruit are delighted to be working with our established manufacturing client.  Our client has been operating for 75 years and works with many world-leading brands, and some for over 20 years.  They are an American company and their UK head office is based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Due to business demands, my client is recruiting for an experienced Program Manager to join their existing team.

The Role :

To take ownership of the deployment of a program ( or project), from all operational aspects.  Work with account management and the wider operational team to deliver successful operational execution.  In so doing, provide leadership, guidance, and a clear vision to the operational team to deliver successful operational execution.

Hours : 37.5 hours - Monday - Friday 

Benefits : Parking, Pension, flexi-time, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Health Plan ( after 1 year of service), Life Assurance, Travel Insurance, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• To take ownership of a range of projects for multiple accounts, managing the Operational team to ensure they are successfully delivered as per customer requirements, on specification, on budget and per project plan.
• Work with the Head of Client Operations to identify improvement plans to advance the efficiency of RTC's program execution
• Mentor other team members , guiding and influencing positive outcomes.
• Identify objectives and opportunities for growth for the operational associates within the team

Operational Delivery:

• To risk assess each project and evaluate and communicate any possible impact on the business
• To prepare detailed project plans for the completion of works, showing milestones for manufacture, sub-contractors, and installation. To continuously review the project plan, implement control measures as and when necessary.
• To prepare cost and budget reconcilliations, ensuring that projects are completed within the budget.
• To assist the estimating team in the preparation of prototype and production estimates when required, contacting suppliers to obtain the most cost-effective solutions, and communicating the requirements of the given enquiry to the suppliers
• To undertake any other duties as assigned by your Line Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three years Program Manager experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to influence, guide and mentor team members as appropriate
• Level-headed, reactive and solution-oriented 
• Commercially minded with problem-solving skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to manage complex projects 
• Strong time management.
• Basic Production techniques
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel and Project software
• Business management software, including inventory management.

If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your CV.

Due to the location of my client, the successful candidate will need access to their own transpor t.

Firmin Recruit are an agency working on behalf of our client .

Firmin Recruit are delighted to be working with our established manufacturing client.  Our client has been operating for 75 years and works with many world-leading brands, and some for over 20 years.  They are an American company and their UK head office is based in Sittingbourne, Kent, but our client also has an office based in Lutterworth. Due to business demands, my client is recruiting for an experienced Program Manager to join their existing team.

The Role :

To take ownership of the deployment of a program ( or project), from all operational aspects.  Work with account management and the wider operational team to deliver successful operational execution.  In so doing, provide leadership, guidance, and a clear vision to the operational team to deliver successful operational execution.

Hours : 37.5 hours - Monday - Friday 

Benefits : Parking, Pension, flexi-time, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Health Plan ( after 1 year of service), Life Assurance, Travel Insurance, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• To take ownership of a range of projects for multiple accounts, managing the Operational team to ensure they are successfully delivered as per customer requirements, on specification, on budget and per project plan.
• Work with the Head of Client Operations to identify improvement plans to advance the efficiency of RTC's program execution
• Mentor other team members , guiding and influencing positive outcomes.
• Identify objectives and opportunities for growth for the operational associates within the team

Operational Delivery:

• To risk assess each project and evaluate and communicate any possible impact on the business
• To prepare detailed project plans for the completion of works, showing milestones for manufacture, sub-contractors, and installation. To continuously review the project plan, implement control measures as and when necessary.
• To prepare cost and budget reconcilliations, ensuring that projects are completed within the budget.
• To assist the estimating team in the preparation of prototype and production estimates when required, contacting suppliers to obtain the most cost-effective solutions, and communicating the requirements of the given enquiry to the suppliers
• To undertake any other duties as assigned by your Line Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three years Program Manager experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to influence, guide and mentor team members as appropriate
• Level-headed, reactive and solution-oriented 
• Commercially minded with problem-solving skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to manage complex projects 
• Strong time management.
• Basic production techniques
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel & Project software

If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your CV.

Due to the location of my client, the successful candidate will need access to their own transpor t.

Firmin Recruit are an agency working on behalf of our client .

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a leading aerospace manufacturer on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cost reduction and product improvement initiatives across a range of existing aerospace programmes.

• 
  Review and analyse manufacturing costs across current product lines, identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
• 
  Drive and deliver product improvement initiatives across multiple concurrent projects.
• 
  Manage up to 10+ programmes of varying size, complexity, and urgency.
• 
  Coordinate with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external customers to ensure project objectives are met.
• 
  Navigate cross-functional teams (no direct reports) to deliver outcomes within tight deadlines.
• 
  Collaborate closely with international teams (requiring occasional early on-site engagement).

• 
  Proven experience managing complex, fast-paced, and customised engineering or manufacturing programmes.
• 
  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• 
  Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.
• 
  Demonstrated success in driving cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 
  Aerospace or advanced manufacturing sector experience preferred.

• 
  3 days on site: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• 
  Immediate start available (ASAP - End of October / Early November)

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite)

Experience Required for Program Manager:

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant IT experience, with at least 5+ years in programme and project management.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programmes in the banking and financial services sector, particularly within Liquidity, Treasury, or Payments domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex programmes focused on Liquidity Management, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Develop and maintain programme roadmaps, milestone plans, and risk registers; manage dependencies, issues, and change control processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, finance, and compliance to define scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Drive regulatory compliance and support audit readiness by managing documentation, evidence collation, and stakeholder communication.
• Facilitate Steering Committee and Executive Sponsor meetings, providing updates on programme progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Champion Agile and DevOps methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost management across programme streams.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of Liquidity Risk, Cash & Liquidity Management, and Banking Operations.
• Strong command of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
• Expertise in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Clarity, and MS Project.
• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to influence at C-suite and senior executive levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Experience in global delivery models, managing distributed teams across geographies and time zones.

Desirable Qualifications:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe Agile certification.
• Experience in regulatory reporting, liquidity stress testing, or Smartstream Real-Time Cash Management is a plus.
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven innovation in financial services is advantageous.

Programme Manager

Not for Profit Member Led Body – Financial Services

Hybrid Working – 2.5 Days City of London Office / 2.5 Days Home

Basic Salary £57,584 Pro Rata

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Our client, a highly regarded not for profit member led body at the heart of the UK financial services sector, is seeking a Programme Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. This exciting opportunity will see you lead and deliver a strategic project shaping the future of skills within the industry.

If you have experience in projects and managing stakeholders working in a similar environment within a membership organisation or similar organisation that works closely on projects related to government, Whitehall, treasury, parliament. Lobbying, influencing, DWP, DFE, Levy, financial services, regulatory we would love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of a major strategic project, ensuring stakeholder engagement and timely delivery.

Build and maintain relationships with members, partners, and government stakeholders.

Develop high-quality policy and programme content to ensure impactful outputs.

Monitor developments in skills and talent to inform project direction.

Represent the organisation externally at events and meetings.

Person Specification

Proven experience delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Strong understanding of policy, skills, or talent development agendas.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Organised, proactive, and confident working at pace.

Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office).

To apply to this role please send your CV

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Role Overview

The Program Manager will lead, plan, and deliver complex initiatives leveraging AWS cloud technologies. This role requires strong program governance, stakeholder management, and cloud transformation experience. The ideal candidate will drive large-scale cloud programs from inception to completion, aligning business objectives with technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple concurrent AWS-related projects across business and technical teams.
• Develop program charters, roadmaps, budgets, and resource plans aligned to strategic goals.
• Partner with cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to define and deliver program outcomes.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and escalations using structured frameworks (e.g., RAID logs).
• Implement AWS best practices in security, cost optimization, and scalability.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across executive, product, and technical teams.
• Track and report on KPIs, budgets, and milestones through dashboards and executive summaries.
• Drive continuous improvement, implementing lessons learned and post-implementation reviews.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of program or project management experience, including large-scale IT or cloud initiatives.
• Proven success managing enterprise programs using AWS Cloud (migration, modernization, or cloud-native builds).
• Strong familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, IAM, etc.).
• Expertise with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Proficient in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional, globally distributed teams.
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner , Solutions Architect Associate ) is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe Program Consultant certification.
• Experience in DevOps , Infrastructure as Code (IaC) , or Cloud FinOps .
• Prior experience in regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare, Government) desirable.
• Proven ability to lead transformation programs exceeding $5M+ budget .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time, on-budget program delivery.
• Stakeholder satisfaction (≥90% CSAT).
• Reduction in cloud operational costs and downtime.
• Achievement of AWS adoption and modernization targets.
• Compliance with governance, security, and audit standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• AWS certification sponsorship and training allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible working environment and professional growth opportunities.