This Programme Manager post sits within the Clinical Services Directorate at NHS Blood and Transplant, with two openings, one permanent and one fixed term for 12 months. The work centres on leading complex programmes from planning through to delivery, including governance, risk, budgets and realising measurable benefits. It is a national role with travel across England and a hybrid working option. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates need another means of establishing the right to work.
What the job involves
- Lead high-profile programmes from planning through to delivery
- Shape delivery plans, governance arrangements and resources so programmes achieve outcomes, benefits and quality standards
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to build support, influence decisions and keep programmes moving
- Monitor progress, manage risks and resolve complex challenges to give visibility and confidence in delivery
- Lead benefits realisation so programme investment delivers measurable value
- Support business readiness and change so new ways of working are adopted
- Manage programme budgets and resources, ensuring effective use of public funds
- Lead, coach and develop multi-disciplinary teams
- Manage programmes or portfolios of projects from inception to completion within the Clinical Services Directorate
- Travel and stay away from base, including irregular hours and overnight stays with prior notice
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant subject with a postgraduate specialist qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience in a specialist area
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate or equivalent
- Commitment to continued professional development
Experience
- Extensive practical knowledge of benefits delivery through formal management of strategic programmes
- Extensive experience of formally managing complex, large-scale programmes using formal project management tools across the full life cycle
- Leadership and management of staff at remote locations
- Experience of benefits management and realisation in a formal programme context
- Extensive experience writing outline business cases and programme or project briefs for Board or Executive audiences
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Teams, PowerPoint)
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK by means other than visa sponsorship
Other
- Willingness to travel across England and stay away from base when required
What’s offered
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible working options where the role allows
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
- NHS Pension Scheme, a defined benefit scheme
- Thrive learning and development programme, open to all staff
- Occupational health service
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
