Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Senior Programme Coordinator

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

The Trust Programme Management Office (TPMO) has a vital role in the delivery of NUH's ambition to be outstanding in health outcomes and patient and staff experience and has a remit covering all programmes across the Trust.

The Trust PMO comprises of a team of programme and project professionals focused on improving the successful delivery of programmes by providing a wide range of Portfolio, Programme and Project, Management services to NUH Clinical and Corporate Divisions. This includes: delivery, providing frameworks and standards, advising sponsors, developing capability / training, providing governance, oversight and Assurance to the Trust Board, and developing the Programme and Project Management community within NUH and across the NH

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to assist Programme Managers in the execution and delivery of Trust PMO Programmes with a dedicated focus on A&C Transformation Programme.

The post holder will be responsible for the development and production of programme reporting at all levels of the organisation and ensure that threats, risks and issues affecting programme success are identified, recorded and actioned.

The role requires significant organisational skills, initiative, time management skills and personal credibility.

The post holder will play an active part in the Programme team and the associated programme activities through, for example, ensuring programmes and projects follow the Trust's programme management framework, being a useful point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, setting and managing corrective actions and managing the delivery of projects under the supervision of Programme Managers.

The role will require strong persuasive and negotiating skills to ensure effective engagement of all parties and effective assurance of the programmes across all work streams and stakeholders. Thepost holder will work directly with the Programme Manager to analyse, identify and disseminate programme insights, utilising programme management systems to develop solutions in a timely manner.

The post holder will be required to work at all NUH campuses, off site venues and flexibly as required for the role.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7443276

Job locations

Trust HQ

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will form part of the Admin & Clerical Transformation Team, to support the delivery of the A&C Transformation programme across the Trust as part of NUHs Care Optimisation and Financial Sustainability Plan. The successful applicant will work closely with Care Groups and Corporate Teams to execute programme objectives.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced programme co-ordinator who can:

Demonstrate strong persuasive and negotiating skills to ensure effective engagement of all parties and effective assurance of the projects across all work streams and stakeholders.

Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels within the programme to achieve benefits realisation.

Navigate large-scale transformation programmes with a strong understanding of change management, improvement methodology and performance delivery.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will form part of the Admin & Clerical Transformation Team, to support the delivery of the A&C Transformation programme across the Trust as part of NUHs Care Optimisation and Financial Sustainability Plan. The successful applicant will work closely with Care Groups and Corporate Teams to execute programme objectives.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced programme co-ordinator who can:

Demonstrate strong persuasive and negotiating skills to ensure effective engagement of all parties and effective assurance of the projects across all work streams and stakeholders.

Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels within the programme to achieve benefits realisation.

Navigate large-scale transformation programmes with a strong understanding of change management, improvement methodology and performance delivery.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level (preferably in a relevant field) or significant recent equivalent work experience level gained through work in similar role
  • A Project or Programme Management Qualification
  • Experience using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience in a programme or project support role
  • Ability to accurately input data into a variety of spreadsheets / databases
  • Problem solving abilities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of wider NHS issues
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment

Communication & relationship skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, being able to communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Builds relationships with work colleagues

Analytical & judgement skills

Essential

  • Able to identify the urgency of a situation and action as appropriate i.e. issues and risks
  • Attention to detail to ensure that correct information is produced / communicated

Planning & organisation skills

Essential

  • Time management skills including the ability to prioritise, plan and manage own workload
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Understands clear objectives and targets
  • IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems including file management, safe and effective internet use, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Physical skills

Essential

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Ability to work in a multitude of environments, from busy to isolated
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level (preferably in a relevant field) or significant recent equivalent work experience level gained through work in similar role
  • A Project or Programme Management Qualification
  • Experience using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience in a programme or project support role
  • Ability to accurately input data into a variety of spreadsheets / databases
  • Problem solving abilities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of wider NHS issues
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment

Communication & relationship skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, being able to communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Builds relationships with work colleagues

Analytical & judgement skills

Essential

  • Able to identify the urgency of a situation and action as appropriate i.e. issues and risks
  • Attention to detail to ensure that correct information is produced / communicated

Planning & organisation skills

Essential

  • Time management skills including the ability to prioritise, plan and manage own workload
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Understands clear objectives and targets
  • IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems including file management, safe and effective internet use, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Physical skills

Essential

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Ability to work in a multitude of environments, from busy to isolated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Improvement Lead

Michele Hawksworth

Michele.hawksworth1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7443276

Job locations

Trust HQ

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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