Organisation: South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Role: Head of PMO
Salary: 8C
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Deadline: 24th August
At South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) we are proud to provide emergency medical services to Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, as well as parts of North East Hampshire. We are an ever-evolving Ambulance Service, and our work environment is highly rewarding. We respond to 999 calls from the public, urgent calls from healthcare professionals and provide NHS 111 services across four Integrated Care Systems.
We have an extremely exciting opportunity to join our Trust as Head of PMO. We are seeking an exceptional Head of PMO to lead the development and oversight of our newly established Programme Management Office (PMO). This is a crucial leadership role within the Strategy and Transformation Directorate, responsible for ensuring effective programme governance, resource allocation, and delivery of strategic priorities. This role will provide strategic leadership across three core portfolio areas, which include:
* Delivering High Quality Care
* Ensuring Our People Enjoy Working at SECAmb
* Being a Sustainable Partner
The successful postholder will manage our PMO and bring significant experience of establishing and embedding robust PMO frameworks. They will provide expert guidance programme governance, risk management, benefits realisation, and be comfortable engaging with senior and executive directors.
In return, you could be part of an upward journey, in which there is both support and permission to ensure we establish an outstanding PMO while fostering a positive working environment where staff can flourish.
Please note: SECAmb have partnered with Hunter Healthcare for the recruitment of this role and all enquiries should be directed to Hunter Healthcare via the contact details below.
Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) - South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - Hunter Healthcare
About The Role
This is a senior leadership position within the Strategy & Transformation Directorate, responsible for ensuring effective programme governance, resource allocation, and delivery of strategic priorities. The post-holder will:
* Establish and embed robust PMO frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
* Oversee portfolio performance reporting at senior and executive levels.
* Provide expert guidance on programme governance, risk management, and benefits realisation.
* Lead and develop a high-performing team of Portfolio and Programme Managers to ensure quality programme delivery.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive transformation across operational, clinical, and support services.
* Option to join NHS pension scheme
* A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service.
* Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
* Access to occupational health and counselling services.
* Award winning wellbeing hub
* Back up buddy App
* Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Finn McNulty Job title: Hunter Healthcare Email address: fmcnulty@hunter-healthcare.com Telephone number: 07966 006091.
Our Trust recognises the importance of promoting equality and eliminating discrimination in all aspects of our operations, from recruitment and employment practices to patient care and service delivery. We especially welcome applications from candidates from the global majority, LGBTQ+ community, or those with lived experience of a disability, to strengthen the diversity of our Board so that it is representative of our team and the local population we serve.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Finn McNulty at Hunter Healthcare, by emailing fmcnulty@hunter-healthcare.com or by calling 07966 006091. #J-18808-Ljbffr