Main area: Programme Management Office
Grade: Band 8d
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (may be required to work from all East Kent Hospitals locations)
Job ref: 344-6301COR-B
Site: Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Town: Canterbury
Salary: £88,168 - £101,677 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 06/05/2025 23:59
Job overview
East Kent is on an exciting journey, with the Programme Management Office at the heart of the Trust's transformation. Facing demographic pressures and increasing demand, the Trust aims to develop, deliver, and oversee change to meet these challenges and achieve financial sustainability. The Head of PMO plays a critical role in uniting the Trust to deliver efficiency and improvement opportunities.
Main duties of the job
You will provide leadership in programme management, ensuring best practice standards are applied to successfully deliver cost and wider improvement initiatives. You will act as a central problem solver, establishing and maintaining robust programme management processes, supporting governance forums, facilitating resolution of strategic issues, and influencing senior colleagues. Sound financial literacy is essential, as you will contribute to financial sustainability plans and develop effective working relationships with Finance teams.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving around 800,000 people across five hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. We value care, safety, respect, and making a difference. Our 'We care' approach empowers staff to lead improvements daily, and we seek compassionate individuals to join our improvement journey.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The PMO is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of the Trust’s Cost Improvement Programme (CIP). The team has made significant progress and is on track to reduce the deficit. The role involves developing high-performing partnerships, engaging with Trust leadership, establishing standards and governance, working closely with Finance, supporting an improvement culture, leading the PMO function, managing complex projects, ensuring effective governance and reporting, and driving financial planning and analysis.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in cost improvement methodologies, project and programme management, and financial management.
* Successful application of technical experience to deliver positive outcomes.
* Formal PPM qualification from recognized bodies.
Skills and Experience
* Experience leading or implementing complex organizational transformation projects.
* Proven track record in delivering project objectives within tight timelines.
* Ability to analyze complex data and interpret statistical and financial reports.
* Strong problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and co-design skills.
* Experience leading a Programme Management Office or similar efficiency programmes.
Personal and Professional Attributes
* Motivational leadership with team-building skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Interpersonal, persuasion, and influencing skills.
* Alignment with Trust values and behaviors.
* Effective workload management and staff leadership experience.
Additional Information
This role involves working with vulnerable populations and requires a Disclosure to the DBS in accordance with relevant legislation.
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