Programme Manager
energysavingtrust
| Company | energysavingtrust |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | — |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (teamtailor) |
Description
The role We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of the Ofgem Redress Scheme, one of Energy Saving Trust’s flagship grant programmes supporting projects that benefit vulnerable energy consumers across Great Britain. You’ll provide strategic leadership for a high-profile, complex programme, overseeing the full grants lifecycle, programme governance, financial management and operational delivery. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you’ll work closely with Ofgem, delivery partners and internal specialists to ensure the programme delivers exceptional outcomes while continually improving the experience for applicants and grant recipients. Managing funding of between £50 million and £100 million each year, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring public funds deliver maximum impact, value for money and measurable benefits for communities. This is an opportunity to shape programme strategy, drive innovation and strengthen Energy Saving Trust’s reputation as a trusted delivery partner in the energy sector. If you’re an experienced programme leader with a passion for delivering complex public sector or grant-funded programmes, we’d love to hear from you. The team You’ll join our Renewables, Transport and Decarbonisation team, where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are central to everything we do. We work with governments, regulators and partners to deliver programmes that help people reduce energy costs, tackle fuel poverty and support the transition to net zero. You’ll lead an experienced, multidisciplinary team, empowering colleagues to deliver high-quality services while fostering an inclusive, supportive and high-performing culture. What you will do Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of the Ofgem Redress Scheme, ensuring excellent programme performance, governance and value for money. Build and maintain strong relationships with Ofgem, delivery partners, contractors and wider stakeholders, acting as the programme’s senior representative. Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary team, creating a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee programme finances, grant funding, risk management, reporting and operational delivery to ensure contractual and organisational objectives are achieved. Drive service improvements, digital innovation and operational excellence to maximise programme impact and enhance the experience of applicants and grant recipients. What you will bring Significant experience leading large, complex programmes, ideally within the public sector, grant funding or regulated environments. Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams. Strong programme and project management expertise, including governance, strategic planning, financial oversight and risk management. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience building trusted relationships with senior clients, regulators and external partners. The ability to make sound decisions in complex environments, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and deliver measurable outcomes. For more information, please see the job description Please submit an anonymised CV and cover letter, removing your name, address, email address, and any other identifying details. Please note, applications submitted without a cover letter may be rejected. Who we are Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero. At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergen