Job Description

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:

Manage complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with significant organisational and system-wide implications, requiring strong leadership, decision-making, and relationship management skills. Have end-to-end responsibility for programme lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment with strategic workforce objectives. 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.



Implement change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new processes and systems 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. Acts as a point of contact for Programme and Project management knowledge and skills Setting, tracking and reporting on Programme budgets, forecasts and actual costs/revenue Develop detailed programme plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocations Develop appropriate business cases, aligned to programme lifecycle Manage programme execution, monitor progress, and address challenges to ensure successful delivery Ensure that programmes adhere to established budgets and timelines, making necessary adjustments in collaboration with stakeholders Lead on individual programmes throughout the entire lifecycle Develop and lead on stakeholder mapping and communications and engagement plans Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including senior executives, department heads, and frontline staff Lead stakeholders through collaborative working and the principles of co-design, including workshop facilitation Engage with key stakeholders to gather input, solicit feedback, and address concerns, ensuring buy-in and support for transformation initiatives

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



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 England's 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 you've 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. We'd also welcome applications from those looking to learn more or progress within a workforce and/or portfolio management career. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and play a pivotal role in shaping our People Scaling initiatives, we'd 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.