Skills

Data Analysis Stakeholder Management Presentation Skills Recruitment

Job Specifications

Job Title:Programme lead
Location: Sheffield (3 x per week on site)
Salary/Rate: Up to £500 per day
Start Date:March 2026
Job Type: 12-month (Inside IR35 contract)
Company Introduction:
We are currently recruiting for an Programme Lead with extensive experience working closely with senior stakeholders & recent financial services sector experience to join our tier-1 banking client on an exciting long-term contract.
Experience with business case support/definition is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities:
C-Suite level facing within the bank, MD level and above, working with this level of stakeholder is essential
Must be able to demonstrate experience facing off against this level of stakeholder/Delivery assurance
Managed a portfolio/background of running small portfolio
This is a portfolio-level engagement; understanding and collating the ask and information is crucial
Ask the tough questions
Flag and manage risks issues, blockers/Escalation
Strong Excel and reporting skills (VB/Macros experience)
Strong presentation skills
Ability to work at pace
Able to produce high quality work, the expectations of quality are very high
Comfortable in an ever changing environment
Strong Microsoft Office skills, Excel and Powerpoint in particular
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Data Analysis:Strong ability to analyse project data, including performance metrics, financial data, and resource utilization.
Report Generation: Expertise in creating detailed and high-quality reports that provide insights into project status, performance, and outcomes.
Dashboard Development: Proficiency in using reporting tools and software to create interactive and visual dashboards for stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at c-suite level, understanding their needs and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.
Presentation Skills: Skilled in presenting complex data and insights in an easily understand different audiences.
Documentation:Proficiency in documenting processes, methodologies, and project statuses in a clear and structured format
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

About the Company

With over 25 years in the technology recruitment sector, Square One is an award-winning specialist recruitment agency. Based in London, we manage recruitment on an international scale with clients ranging from start-ups to global corporations. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive recruitment service for our clients, building long-term relationships with them to ensure candidates receive the best career opportunities possible. Our consultants continually upskill, ensuring that they're at the forefront of industry, market an... Know more