• Job title: Benefits Manager
• Organisation: Research Institute
• Contract type: Interim
• Employment type: Full-time
• Anticipated start: ASAP
• Duration: Until March 27th 2026 (possibility of extension - funding dependent)
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
• IR35 status: Inside
• Rate: £600 – 700/day Umbrella LTD
• Location: Kingston upon Thames (easily accessible from Waterloo and Richmond)
• Working environment: Hybrid, 2–3 days per week (dependent on business needs)

Overview

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop the benefits management strategy for the programme
• Develop and own the benefits realisation plan, actively managing its development as it responds to changes in the external environment.
• Establish effective mechanisms for the tracking and reporting of benefits throughout the lifecycle of the programme
• Oversee engagement with stakeholders to ensure that benefits are identified, understood and owned. Work proactively with stakeholders to maximise benefits
• Support work to develop and update the benefits elements of the business case, working with other specialisms as needed
• Provide assurance to the SRO that the benefits can be achieved and plans are realistic.
• Act as an ambassador for benefits across the programme, embedding benefits realisation into its delivery.

Skills and experience required

• Strong understanding of UK government structures, programme governance, and public sector decision-making
• Proven experience in benefits management within central government, ALBs, or large-scale public programmes
• Skilled in developing benefits strategies and realisation plans aligned with HM Treasury guidance (e.g. Green Book, Five Case Model)
• Familiarity with business case development (SOC, OBC, FBC) and cross-functional collaboration
• Confident working with senior stakeholders including SROs, programme boards, and delivery teams
• Comfortable using benefits registers, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical benefits into clear, outcome-focused narratives
• Experience working in or alongside PMOs, policy teams, and delivery functions
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks and methodologies such as: Managing Successful Programmes (MSP); APMG Benefits Management Certification; PRINCE2 / Agile; Green Book / Business Case Development

What you need to do now

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