Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Programme Manager

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

The senior programme manager will work as part of a dynamic South West London Acute Provider Collaborative (APC) team and will be responsible for shaping and implementing transformation programmes as part of the SWL Elective Programme. This role will support improvement in patient outcomes, access, productivity and service quality across a portfolio of programmes.

The postholder will need to be an experienced project and programme manager with operational experience of delivering change within the NHS or a similar complex environment. They will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with colleagues and peers across South West London and will work alongside clinicians and operational leaders across the SWL health and care system to ensure delivery of agreed priorities.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for:

Design of new transformation programmes in close collaboration with relevant clinical leads and senior colleagues.

Responsible for strategic planning and overall management of programmes and projects, including management of specific workstreams.

Organising the project management structure and workstreams.

Establishment and ongoing management of relevant stakeholders and working groups.

Overseeing the full implementation of programmes and projects, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones.

Work flexibly across the APC portfolio and provide cross-cover for other programme areas and senior programme managers as required, ensuring continuity of delivery across the collaborative.

Liaison with ICS providers, clinical leads, GPs, NHSE and other stakeholders.

Drafting business cases and external bids to support funding of programmes.

Leading on the communications and stakeholder engagement strategy for each programme, ensuring key stakeholders are appropriately involved and informed.

The postholder will be highly organised, with excellent time management and attention to detail and be able to adapt to changing programme requirements. They will be a reliable team player who works proactively identifying problems and proposing solutions and alternative courses of action.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£72,719 to £83,505 a year Pro rata, pa, incl. HCAS (outer london)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

396-7907165-DE-DK

Job locations

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

NB: ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

NB: ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent experience working at a commensurate band / level.
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to role

Desirable

To have at least one of the below project management qualifications or equivalent level of experience: oManaging Successful Programmes Practitioner. oPRINCE2 Practitioner. oManaging Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner. oP3O Practitioner. oAPM Registered Project Professional. oProject Leadership Programme

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing and successfully delivering complex change projects.
Significant experience of scoping, designing, implementing and evaluating transformational change projects across organisations.
Experience of interpreting national policy and implementing this through programmes of work.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to engage successfully with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation.
The ability to lead and motivate across a number of teams in planning and implementing service development and complex change across organisational boundaries
Evidence of ability to turn strategy and policy into action.
An understanding of the NHS England healthcare system and how it is changing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent experience working at a commensurate band / level.
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to role

Desirable

To have at least one of the below project management qualifications or equivalent level of experience: oManaging Successful Programmes Practitioner. oPRINCE2 Practitioner. oManaging Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner. oP3O Practitioner. oAPM Registered Project Professional. oProject Leadership Programme

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing and successfully delivering complex change projects.
Significant experience of scoping, designing, implementing and evaluating transformational change projects across organisations.
Experience of interpreting national policy and implementing this through programmes of work.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to engage successfully with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation.
The ability to lead and motivate across a number of teams in planning and implementing service development and complex change across organisational boundaries
Evidence of ability to turn strategy and policy into action.
An understanding of the NHS England healthcare system and how it is changing.

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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