Job summary
Are you a highly organised and proactive individual who is excited by the prospect of a new challenge? We're looking for a Programme Manager to join our dynamic People Scaling team who can provide project management and programme/portfolio support.
Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on Friday 29th August, there are no alternative dates available.
In this role you will:o Manage complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with significant organisational and system-wide implications, requiring strong leadership, decision-making, and relationship management skills.o Have end-to-end responsibility for programme lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment with strategic workforce objectives.o Operate as a delivery enabler to others providing expertise, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring programme/project success through collaboration, innovation, and robust governance processes
Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on Friday 29th August, there are no alternative dates available.
Main duties of the job
o Implement change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new processes and systemso Support organisations to adopt new ways of working, which align with local/national best practice and long-term strategic development, including the creation of Service Level Agreements, Contracts and Business Cases to support this.
o Acts as a point of contact for Programme and Project management knowledge and skills
o Setting, tracking and reporting on Programme budgets, forecasts and actual costs/revenue
o Develop detailed programme plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocationso Develop appropriate business cases, aligned to programme lifecycleo Manage programme execution, monitor progress, and address challenges to ensure successful deliveryo Ensure that programmes adhere to established budgets and timelines, making necessary adjustments in collaboration with stakeholderso Lead on individual programmes throughout the entire lifecycle
o Develop and lead on stakeholder mapping and communications and engagement planso Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including senior executives, department heads, and frontline staffo Lead stakeholders through collaborative working and the principles of co-design, including workshop facilitationo Engage with key stakeholders to gather input, solicit feedback, and address concerns, ensuring buy-in and support for transformation initiatives
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you ready to be part of a team leading large scale workforce change in one of the UK's most dynamic and collaborative healthcare environments? Hosted by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, the People Scaling Team are seeking a skilled Programme Manager with an open mindset to work collaboratively with Surrey and South East Regional organisations providing NHS services. The Programme Manager will need to be adaptive to various programme and project management techniques and have a future-thinking mindset in regards to the use of tools, including automations and AI.
As the host employer Royal Surrey are not just committed to delivering exceptional patient care; they're dedicated to revolutionising the way healthcare is delivered. The People Scaling function is at the forefront of changing how the NHS operates behind the scenes, including people digital transformation and the upskilling of our workforce to be supported by automation and AI. We work with multiple NHS providers to deliver NHS Englands vision for The future of NHS human resources and organisational development.The team value ourselves on providing a safe space for creativity, learning and development. If youve ever wanted an opportunity to do things differently, we can make that happen.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Wed also welcome applications from those looking to learn more or progress within a workforce and/or portfolio management career. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and play a pivotal role in shaping our People Scaling initiatives, wed love to hear from you!
Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on Friday 29th August, there are no alternative dates available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you ready to be part of a team leading large scale workforce change in one of the UK's most dynamic and collaborative healthcare environments? Hosted by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, the People Scaling Team are seeking a skilled Programme Manager with an open mindset to work collaboratively with Surrey and South East Regional organisations providing NHS services. The Programme Manager will need to be adaptive to various programme and project management techniques and have a future-thinking mindset in regards to the use of tools, including automations and AI.
As the host employer Royal Surrey are not just committed to delivering exceptional patient care; they're dedicated to revolutionising the way healthcare is delivered. The People Scaling function is at the forefront of changing how the NHS operates behind the scenes, including people digital transformation and the upskilling of our workforce to be supported by automation and AI. We work with multiple NHS providers to deliver NHS Englands vision for The future of NHS human resources and organisational development.The team value ourselves on providing a safe space for creativity, learning and development. If youve ever wanted an opportunity to do things differently, we can make that happen.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Wed also welcome applications from those looking to learn more or progress within a workforce and/or portfolio management career. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and play a pivotal role in shaping our People Scaling initiatives, wed love to hear from you!
Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on Friday 29th August, there are no alternative dates available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience and continued learning.
- Formal project/programme qualifications or equivalent experience in programme delivery
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive programme management and project management experience, including application of principles and techniques/tools
- Experience of leading large-scale change within complex/collaborative environments
- Full Programme and Project lifecycle experience in a lead role, with strategic alignment
- Analysis, development, build and presentation of Business Cases and Benefits Management Plans
- Working with multiple stakeholders across different teams
- Programme Management, with both local and strategic level knowledge/experience.
- Project Management (prioritising, planning, adapting plans, resource planning, risk and issue management, financial management)
- Management/leadership skills - able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance
- IT literacy skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office/365
- Proficient in a project management tool
Desirable
- Working with HR systems (ESR, ATS, LMS, payroll)
- Working within NHS or public sector digital transformation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience and continued learning.
- Formal project/programme qualifications or equivalent experience in programme delivery
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive programme management and project management experience, including application of principles and techniques/tools
- Experience of leading large-scale change within complex/collaborative environments
- Full Programme and Project lifecycle experience in a lead role, with strategic alignment
- Analysis, development, build and presentation of Business Cases and Benefits Management Plans
- Working with multiple stakeholders across different teams
- Programme Management, with both local and strategic level knowledge/experience.
- Project Management (prioritising, planning, adapting plans, resource planning, risk and issue management, financial management)
- Management/leadership skills - able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance
- IT literacy skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office/365
- Proficient in a project management tool
Desirable
- Working with HR systems (ESR, ATS, LMS, payroll)
- Working within NHS or public sector digital transformation
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.
