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There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.

Firstly, we’ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you’re welcome at Openreach, we really mean it.

Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at Openreach. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team’s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.

About this role

The role of the Funded Programmes Contractual Health Assurance Manager will work within a team whose common goals are to drive and analyse fibre delivery by ensuring contracts have robust, aligned and achievable plans. Collating  best delivery and management practices, implementing process improvements, and owning and resolving key issues and presenting the information to senior management. Feeding that information into discussions that contribute to policy development and formulating associated business plans.

The role holder will own and be accountable for Effective Stakeholder Management up to Project Directors/Director level, including the DCMS, will be essential to ensure performance and alignment is correctly articulated and understood to enable strategic and tactical decisions in a fast moving environment.

You'll have the following responsibilities

Delivery Performance

Supporting and assuring delivery of contractual milestones and commercial targets with the Regions for funded programmes including Future Funded Progrrammes such as ‘Outside In’ 

Holding the regional Target Movement plans by quarter and feeding this in to the BDUK alignment sessions with the DCMS. To include the national Quarterly forecast and delivery against this, locking in quarterly contractual targets vs Delivery forecasts

Direct and lead solution based activities collated from  key issues and risks working across OR where appropriate, shaping policy and driving efficiency through policy improvements.

Responsible for collation of plans, risk, issue log and handshakes with National team; to lead and deliver all aspects of analysis that will initiate change activities that will stretch across multiple LOB’s – (contract reviews attended to update on contractual health and push for mitigations of the risks and issues highlighted). 

Leading a team of managers to deliver the above in their relevant regions and providing support, guidance and coaching where required with an aspiration to create a skilled, confident and motivated team of managers.

Programme Management

Strategic support provided to stakeholders to enable a successful closure of the BDUK programme and support for readiness as we transition our major programmes focus to Outside In

Daily programme management throughout the lifecycle of the Outside In, understanding, scoping and identifying any concerns or issues across the programme that could impact the delivery of our key delivery milestones

Working with and co-ordinating key stakeholders internal and external to agree a strategy and resolve any concerns or issues to avoid delivery or financial impact to Openreach and Customer key objectives

Be aware of commercial and operational decisions that could impact delivery and closure milestones, ensuring that the relevant stakeholders are aware of the potential impacts

Working with the wider Governance & Assurance Team to ensure that all relevant Delivery and Financial decisions are governed in accordance with the agreed BCB governance processes

You'll have the following skills & experience

Strong leadership capabilities across team and stakeholder management

Experience in managing teams and internal/external stakeholder relationships

Project management experience and/or programme management qualifications

Strong analytical skills capable of identifying trends in data and formulating effective strategies to manage and avoid risk

To produce written reports and ensure that the organisation’s procedures and systems support the management information requirement, leading changes where required.

Excellent Communication skills with Internal SLT and External Suppliers and DCMS.

Will advise at a senior level within the NGA area as well as leading a team of professionals (Lead, direct and manage an inspired team of Assurance managers (typically 4). 

High level of commercial awareness and business acumen. 

Extensive knowledge of the telecom industry.

Benefits

As well as offering a competitive base salary, you'll also have a rewarding bonus scheme, access to equity schemes and an attractive pension offer. 

We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. Diversity makes sense for us, our customers and our ambitious. We're creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

About Openreach

Openreach Limited runs the nation’s digital network. We play a key role in British society, helping homes, schools, hospitals, broadcasters, government, businesses and more connect to the world.

We're a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group, and our customers are the 640+ communications providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses. And we’re on a mission - to make the country’s digital network services faster, better and more affordable.

Our people are experienced, resourceful and innovative, working on vital projects that help support the nation at work, in learning, on the move, at rest, at play, in emergencies and much more.

So if you’d like to be a part of an exciting organisation that’s making a real difference, why not join us today? You can read more here about working at Openreach.

How to Apply

It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!

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