Programme Manager

Programme Manager

The closing date is 02 August 2026

The Trusts Programme Management Office (PMO) is currently seeking a Programme Manager to join the Strategy and Partnerships Directorate.

Located at the Trust's headquarters at 2 Kings Court in Worcester, with some homeworking and travel to other Trust sites, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high standard, quality outcomes across the Trust's key programme portfolio. The role requires a motivated professional who consistently strives for excellence, fosters a culture of continuous development and supports the wider service.

The ideal candidate will have a background in managing and supporting projects with knowledge of project management tools, techniques and processes.

Applicants must be a non resident of the UK on a time limited visa that meets the Trust's sponsorship criteria; we do not provide sponsorship. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Manager supports the PMO team in delivering the Trust's programme management function, monitoring multiple programmes and adhering to good practice. Duties include:

• Identifying and logging programme associated risks and collaborating across the Trust.
• Deputising for Senior Programme Managers when required.
• Producing programme related reports and developing project plans.
• Advising on programme design, ensuring compliance with the Trust's Project Management standards, and supporting programme leads in planning and executing programmes and projects.
• Representing the PMO at events, attending project meetings and acting as the point of contact for programme management queries.
• Reviewing and analysing project documentation, guiding wider Trust teams and maintaining robust document and data storage systems.

About us

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust delivers community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provides mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We employ over 4,500 staff, working across more than 100 sites.

We offer flexible working options, support your ambitions and encourage diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

Person specification Experience

• Experience and understanding of project management methodologies.
• Evidence of producing documented outputs and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Experience working independently and within a team.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary/multi organisational health and care environment.
• Experience interpreting, analysing and using information.
• Experience producing reports and plans that are accessible to non specialists.
• Experience establishing and operating administrative systems.
• Experience coordinating, monitoring and supporting a range of projects.
• Experience in a PMO environment is an advantage.
• Experience in an NHS organisation.
• Experience leading staff.

Skills and Abilities

• Role modelling good behaviour and challenging poor behaviour.
• Positive attitude and ability to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and support others.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships and manage complex relationships with diplomacy and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise changing requirements.
• Attention to detail while maintaining awareness of overall goals and objectives.
• Ability to set up and run office systems and processes.
• Analyse, interpret information, pre empt issues, evaluate and recommend appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Project management qualification (e.g., PPMO, MSP, Prince2) or evidence of successful completion of a related course.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of project management tools, techniques and processes.
• Awareness of staff management policies and processes.
• High level of computer literacy, including spreadsheets, databases, charts, reports and data analysis.
• Awareness of NHS finances and quality improvement.

Additional Criteria

• Understanding that the Trust does not sponsor visas for this role and that a time limited visa must meet sponsorship criteria.

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust