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Programme Manager

Hybrid in Leicester·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Travis Perkins

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Leicester
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience in project or programme management, delivering complex initiatives across matrix structures.
Extensive experience operating within a commercial, trading, or retail/distribution environment.
Recognised Project Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable practical experience.
Strong understanding of multi-site operations and business change management principles.
Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence up to Director/SLT level.
Excellent prioritisation, problem-solving and analytical skills under tight deadlines.

Nice to have

Prior experience within builders merchanting, specialist distribution, or HVAC / M&E product sectors.
Degree in Business or a related discipline.
Strong track record in process mapping, efficiency identification, and benefit realisation tracking.
Company / Performance related bonus
Car allowance
Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes
Contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses including with special discounts across our Trade Merchants - 20% off at Toolstation

The role

BSS, part of Travis Perkins plc, is now hiring for an energetic, commercially sharp, and organised Programme Manager to join our Commercial Excellence team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Excellence, you will serve as the operational bridge between central commercial teams, supply chain, IT, finance and our national branch and sales networks. Your focus will be driving sales, margin growth, operational efficiencies and customer retention.

If you are a proven project or programme manager with strong commercial acumen, matrix-management expertise and a talent for leading business change, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll do

As Programme Manager, you will work across a matrix structure to ensure major commercial initiatives land seamlessly in our branches and sales operations without disrupting day-to-day trading.

End-to-End Programme Delivery: Facilitating the day-to-day execution of Commercial Excellence projects, ensuring milestones remain on track, on budget, and delivered on time.
Matrix & Cross-Functional Alignment: Serving as the central connector between central commercial functions, IT, Supply Chain, Logistics and Regional Branch Operations across BSS and the wider Group.
Commercial to Operational Translation: Translating strategic commercial goals into practical, operational workflows through process design and proactive stakeholder engagement.
Change Management & Adoption: Designing and executing change management plans to drive high adoption of new commercial processes and digital tools across our branch and sales network.
Process Standardisation: Documenting clear SOPs for commercial and branch processes to ensure operational consistency and eliminate administrative bottlenecks.
Benefit Realisation & Tracking: Defining, tracking and reporting on programme financial benefits, cost reductions and supplier rebates across key categories.
Incentive & Marketing Coordination: Overseeing the rollout and post-delivery review of commercial incentive schemes and marketing campaign plans.
Governance & SLT Reporting: Maintaining programme documentation, milestone tracking and project health dashboards to provide regular, transparent updates to Senior Leadership.

How you'll work

Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid model requiring office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays based at Magna Park in Lutterworth (with occasional days at Crosspoint in Coventry). The remaining days are based at home.
Travel Requirements: Full UK driving licence (to support occasional supplier and site interactions).

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What's in it for you!

Ready to Drive Commercial Excellence?

If you're an ambitious programme delivery professional ready to make a tangible impact across our business, submit your application today!

Hiring process

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Application Review
Virtual Interview
With a member of our recruitment team or the Hiring Manager · Phone call
A phone or video interview with a member of the recruitment team or the Hiring Manager about experience and skills needed for the job.
Face to Face Interview
With the Hiring Manager and possibly other members of the team you could be joining · In person
An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and possibly other team members, looking for examples of skills and experience.
Further Meetings
With a senior manager · In person · Not every role
For some roles, another interview with a senior manager, a location visit, or a presentation or ability test.
Offer · Phone call

Offers are conditional on right-to-work proof and, where applicable, background checks.
The contract of employment is usually sent within 5 working days of accepting the offer.

About Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins plc is the UK's largest distributor of building materials to trade customers, supplying the construction industry with the materials and tools it needs for building projects. The group employs over 17,000 colleagues and operates around 1,500 locations nationwide through five leading businesses, each number #1 or #2 in their markets.

Its businesses include the Travis Perkins general merchant, Toolstation, and specialists in the civils market (Keyline), heating and ventilation (BSS) and drylining and insulation (CCF). The group describes its ambition as being the leading partner to the construction industry and pursues an ESG approach it calls Building for Better.

Industry: Builders merchants
Employees: 17,000

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