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Development & Programme Manager, UK Public HealthAbout Palladium:Operating in over 50 countries, Palladium is a
global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with
governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver
solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world’s
most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural
capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital
transformation—strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support
inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staff worldwide work
as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep technical
expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology to deliver
locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organisations achieve
measurable, sustainable impact.Palladium is part of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims to
create solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues
of $14 billion, GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects
across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project
management, and engineering consulting services.This Opportunity:Palladium’s UKEA Partnership is growing
its regional health portfolio, including establishing and growing its presence in the UK public health market. Palladium is seeking an experienced Business Development & Programme Manager to join its UKEA team to
support business expansion and programme implementation. Joining Palladium’s
Health Cluster, the Manager will bring business development, project
management, and technical acumen to this role. The position will play an
important role in shaping Palladium’s regional health portfolio, developing
scalable models for expansion, and promoting health equity through
collaborative engagement.The primary focus of this role (60%) will
be to drive business development (BD) for new opportunities in health,
with a focus on commissioned health services with local
authorities and related public sector bodies. In their BD capacity, the Manager will support client engagement and
positioning, identify new leads, oversee capture and bid pursuits, manage bid
teams, contribute strategic and technical content to programme design, and
produce high-quality proposal content. Alongside their BD contributions, the
Manager will likewise support the successful delivery of our ongoing and new
programmes (40%) in a project management and technical oversight capacity.While primary responsibilities will be
within the Health Cluster, Palladium team members at all levels work
extensively and collaboratively with others in the company. The incoming
Manager will likewise contribute to the work of other clusters and regions
within Palladium to advance growth goals, build relationships and visibility
for work, develop innovative approaches and methodologies, and create dynamic
teams. Location:The position is based in Palladium’s London office
within our UKEA partnership. Candidates must the right to work in the UK as
visa sponsorship is unavailable.Palladium supports a hybrid
working model with 3 days in office, 2 days from home.Reporting Lines:The Manager will work within
UKEA’s health cluster, reporting to a London-based UKEA Health Director.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Business Development (60%)Support the identification and assessment of new business opportunities, with a focus on integrated healthy lifestyle and behaviour change services and health systems strengtheningGather market intelligence, including leading research on thematic issues, context in specific geographies within the UK, commissioners, partners, other stakeholders and competitorsContribute to client relationship-building through the development of technical positioning papers, engagement with Directors of Public Health, Heads of Commissioning, ICB leaders and partner organisations, and wider market engagement to establish Palladium’s reputation as a trusted delivery partner and understand / shape demand ahead of formal procurementManage business development pursuits end-to-end, supporting all stages of the bid lifecycle including opportunity tracking, capture planning and resourcing, proposal development, through to submission and negotiationSupport health programme design and develop key proposal content, including for both technical and commercial proposalsContribute to business development knowledge management efforts, including maintaining the currency and accuracy of new business data in corporate databases Programme Delivery (40%)Expertly programme manage new and ongoing projects, including supporting programme teams in annual work planning, subcontracting, risk management, compliance, and robust financial management. Work closely with programme teams to ensure projects are delivered against client expectations and internal targetsBuild and maintain relationships with clients, partners, consultants and suppliersWork with programme teams to develop reports, budgets, workplans, proposals and other project outputs for internal and external stakeholdersLead on tracking, documenting, and reporting of project deliverablesSupport frontline operational teams identification or implementation of new technical approaches and ways of workingSupport contract compliance and management, including understanding of key client terms (including T&Cs and budget), ensuring the project utilises the appropriate internal tools, templates and approaches to manage contractual and compliance riskManage contracting and commercial processes with partnersEssential Criteria:Proven ability to secure/win new business in the public health sector, including through client engagement and relationship management, robust management of opportunity pursuits, and the development of high-quality proposal contentDemonstrated understanding of public health programming, particularly in the context of the NHS and UK local governance systemsExcellent written and oral communication skills in English; a brief written case study assessment will be provided to short-listed candidatesDemonstrated programme management excellence, with evidence of delivering and managing projects to high standardEffective team player in fast-paced, complex, and multicultural environments with strong interpersonal skillsExceptional attention to detail and quality of productsStrong capability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in time-sensitive environmentsProven ability to manage, mentor, and train team membersStrong problem solving and decision-making skills, with a solutions-oriented mindsetFinancial acumen and the ability to generate, interpret, and analyse financial reports and forecasts using Excel and other financial reporting/forecasting systems as demonstrated by experienceDesired Criteria:Experience bidding on and delivering commissioned services around healthy lifestyle and behaviour changeStrong track record of building client, partner, and stakeholder relationships and networksExperience working with other UK government departments and agencies at national and subnational level relevant to public healthPrior expertise successfully delivering a UK local government-funded programme in a programme management or technical capacityApplications will be accepted on a rolling
basis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a
suitable candidate is found. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into
everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and
actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good
practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our
workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair
treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These
include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender
identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability,
nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations
to be made during the recruitment process (due to disability, neurodiversity,
or for any other circumstance), please email our team at and
we will be in touch to discuss.Safeguarding - We define
Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our
people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed
to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium
are treated with respect and are free from abuse. xsabvtc All successful candidates will be subject to
an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a
rigorous due diligence process.
Business Development & Programme Manager, UK Public Health in Whitehall employer: Palladium Group
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