Overview
In this role you will provide strategic and operational leadership for large-scale transformation programmes across Surrey. You will design, mobilise, implement, and evaluate complex programmes to deliver agreed objectives, benefits realisation, and financial performance. You will collaborate with GP Federations, PCNs, practices and system partners to create sustainable care models and improve outcomes for patients and populations. You will operate at senior level, influencing across boundaries and guiding programme delivery while supporting neighbourhood and at-scale NHS delivery.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 27 to 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Buy or sell leave option
- Training and career development opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership: shape and deliver strategic programmes aligned to objectives and develop business cases and investment proposals.
- Programme and project delivery: manage multiple complex programmes from initiation to evaluation, with governance, plans, milestones, risks and benefits frameworks.
- Stakeholder management: build relationships with federations, PCNs, GP practices, ICBs, NHS England, providers, authorities and patient groups; represent DHC in forums.
- Performance and benefits management: define and monitor KPIs, realising benefits and escalate risks with solutions.
- Financial management: support budgeting, financial planning, and value-for-money delivery; contribute to funding bids and contract monitoring.
- Governance and risk: ensure governance compliance, maintain risk registers, and support regulatory requirements.
- People leadership: provide leadership to staff, foster a high-performing culture, coach and mentor, and manage recruitment and development.
- Communication and relationships: effectively communicate complex information and influence senior stakeholders across organisations.
Key requirements
- Significant programme management experience within the NHS or healthcare sector
- Experience leading complex transformation programmes involving multiple organisations
- Experience developing business cases and securing stakeholder approval
- Experience presenting to Boards and senior committees
- Experience managing programme budgets and resources
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing without direct authority
- Educated to Master's level or equivalent; continuing professional development
- Knowledge of NHS structures, commissioning and provider arrangements; Primary Care Networks and General Practice
- Programme and project management methodologies; governance and risk management
- Strategic thinking
- Exceptional stakeholder management
- Influencing and negotiation
- Programme governance expertise
- Financial and analytical skills
- Risk management and benefits realisation
Senior Programme Manager in Redhill employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
