Program Planner UK
<p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Make your mark for patients</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We are looking for a <strong>Program Planner </strong>who is <strong>organized, proactive, and detail-focused</strong> to join us in our <strong>Project and Program Management</strong> team, based in our <strong>Slough </strong>office in the UK.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">About the role</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You will support the successful delivery of projects by ensuring effective planning, coordination, and monitoring of activities. Working closely with project leaders, you will help maintain accurate schedules, budgets, and resource plans, enabling informed decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while developing planning and coordination capabilities in a collaborative and international environment.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Who you’ll work with</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You will be working in a team that partners with project and program leaders across multiple functions. The team supports a variety of initiatives with different levels of complexity and scope. You will collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and locations, contributing to an environment where teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are encouraged.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">What you’ll do</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Support the creation and maintenance of project plans, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and budget requirements.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Coordinate project activities and collect planning data from stakeholders to maintain accurate and up-to-date schedules.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and highlight risks or deviations.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Support financial tracking and resource planning in collaboration with finance and project teams.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Contribute to project reporting and documentation to support effective decision-making.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Participate in continuous improvement by sharing best practices and supporting project management initiatives.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Initial experience in project coordination or project support roles.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Attention to detail and ability to work with planning tools and data.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Requisition ID:</strong> 93364 </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Recruiter:</strong> Pierre-Julien Dechassat </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Hiring Manager:</strong> Ian Murray </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Talent Partner:</strong> Cornelius Luedtke</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Job Level:</strong> SA I</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Please consult HRAnswers for more information on job levels.</span></p>