Head of BDUK PMO - #65528

This is a hybrid role and we’re flexible on your location. There will be occasional office working and travel as needed.

Our goal at CityFibre is to unlock the digital potential of Britain by creating a broadband network that works seamlessly for everyone, every day. Powerful, gigabit-speed connections that enable people across entire communities to enjoy life in full flow. To do this, we make sure that our people’s voices are heard, their ideas are welcomed, and everyone is given the opportunity to make a real impact.

We’re a Times Top 50 Employer for Women; are endorsed by WORK180; have pledged our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant; and are a Disability Confident Employer. Working together with our Employee Networks, we’re committed to changing the industry for everyone. 

What you can expect from us

Everyone at CityFibre has an important part to play, and we reflect that in our benefits. With a competitive salary depending on experience + a car allowance, when you join us, you’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of your choice, a performance-related bonus scheme, and private healthcare.

How you’ll change it up

As the Head of our Rural Programme, you’ll own the successful programme management of our full fibre BDUK network rollout. You’ll be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, as well as acting as the senior interface into the BDUK government programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to hit the ground running in an exciting role and to make a lasting impact on the future of the UKs digital infrastructure. Day to day, this is some of what you can expect to be doing:

• Managing BDUK contracts to a subsidy value of up to £500 - £750m
• Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the regional BDUK contract portfolio
• Acting as the senior internal interface for the alignment of functions and workstreams to enable successful delivery of the programme
• Creating and implementing robust programme planning, reporting and control processes
• Ensuring rigorous identification, tracking and mitigation of risks and issues
• Tracking key programme metrics, deliverables, and outcomes

What you’ll bring to the role

You’ll already have proven experience delivering government and telecoms programmes or contracts, with a strong commercial understanding of BDUK. You’ll also bring the following with you:

• Telecoms market experience
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing and controlling multi-million-pound budgets
• Ability to collect complex data and reporting for upward and outward escalation

We’re looking for people who don’t settle for ‘good enough’ and push things forward. If you’ve just found yourself thinking, ‘I’d love to do this’, we want to hear from you. Let’s change it up.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Our people have a wide range of experiences and perspectives – and it’s this diversity of thought that makes us who we are.

CityFibre is working hard to change up the telecoms industry. This means we’re committed to providing equal opportunities to people from all backgrounds and commitments, including your carer and family status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, gender and gender identity. We’re also offering training programmes and placement opportunities to support the skilled, career changers, service-leavers, and returning workers to become part of our teams.

If there’s any additional support or adjustment you require in the application process to help you achieve your best, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]. We’re here to support you in changing up your career.