Strategic Project Manager
The closing date is 23 February 2026
Job summary
This role is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months. The hours are full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Strategic Project Manager to lead the development of the options appraisal and full business case for future of Specialised CAMHS and Eating Disorder provision in Gloucestershire, working in partnership with the Thames Valley Provider Collaborative.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a high-impact service model for children and young people with complex needs. You will work collaboratively across organisational boundaries, bringing together clinical teams, commissioners, voluntary sector partners and Experts by Experience to co-design and test new approaches.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people and families by shaping a future-focused model of specialised care. You will join a supportive, values-driven directorate with a strong focus on improvement, partnership working and innovation.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Specialised CAMHS project from initial planning to delivery of the final business case.
- Coordinate project workstreams using recognised project management methodologies, ensuring robust reporting, governance, risk management and benefits realisation.
- Develop high-quality strategic documentation, including the case for change, options appraisal and full business case.
- Facilitate wide-ranging stakeholder engagement, ensuring meaningful partnership working and coproduction with service users, carers, VCSE partners and clinical leads.
- Work closely with finance, service leaders and commissioners to ensure accurate data, financial robustness and alignment with organisational strategies.
- Provide regular updates to governance groups and maintain clear audit trails and project documentation.
- Support the development of sustainable clinical models and identify innovative approaches to service improvement
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
327-26-092
Job locations
Edward Jenner Court
Pioneer Avenue Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth, GL4 3AW
GL4 3AW
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Edward Jenner Court
Pioneer Avenue Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth, GL4 3AW
GL4 3AW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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