Programme Head (Workplace and Construction)

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your

mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can

proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. Our job in the UK & ROI Sky Spaces team is to help everyone to be their best. We go out of our way to provide people with a fantastic workplace that makes life simple and easy for our colleagues. Our goal is to make Sky a brilliant place to work

What you'll do

Working with the Head of Projects & PMO to lead and manage high-quality flexible workplace and construction projects on time, on budget and to the highest levels of colleague satisfaction ensuring key sustainability targets are met and that everyone goes home safely every day.

Work very closely with other members of the Workplace and wider Sky team – including Accommodation Strategy & Commercial and third party professionals, along with internal Service, IT & Broadcast Teams – to ensure that the requirements of our colleagues are clearly understood and agreed, and that the brief is clear and fits with the overall Sky workplace strategy

Ensuring compliance by maintaining the Project Process, Toolkit and Tracker as it applies to projects –ensuring transparent and effective governance on all projects Being across best practices in project management & workplace design – sharing this knowledge with the team & helping develop a world class project delivery process.

Work with the Programme Heads on leading on change management where this applies to projects, ensuring workplace schemes are understood by, and effective for our colleagues

What you'll bring:

Proven and varied Project Management and team leadership experience, with a solid understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work.

In-depth knowledge of UK construction legislation, regulations, and codes, including Health & Safety and commercial aspects.

A strong, assertive candidate skilled at motivating project teams and specialists, driving creative solutions through excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and creative skills.

Highly organised and proactive, able to anticipate and resolve issues quickly while remaining flexible to evolving business needs.

Deep passion for workplace and construction, with a focus on turning great concepts into reality and creating market-leading environments that enhance user experience and productivity.

Preferred: A degree related to Workplace, Construction, Surveying, or Project Management, and working towards a professional qualification (e.g., RICS, APM, ARB, or equivalent

Team overview

Sky Spaces

Our job in Sky Spaces is to help everyone be their best. We provide people with the things that make their lives at Sky just a little bit easier – from great working environments to subsidised gyms, from fantastic food and drink options to top quality cycling and life style services. Our goal is to make Sky a brilliant place to work which is a massive operation – Sky doesn’t stand still, and neither do we .

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky : the perks. Here’s a taster:

Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

A generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you'll work

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.