Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Programme Manager
The closing date is 17 June 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join us, playing a key role in shaping and delivering high‑profile programmes that directly improve patient services and the environments in which care is delivered.
Working at the heart of our Estates, Facilities and Health & Safety function, you will lead and support major programmes including Estates Optimisation, Capital investment, backlog reduction and Net Zero initiatives, helping to modernise services and create safe, sustainable environments for patients and staff.
Opportunities work across sites within both counties, you’ll collaborate with senior leaders, system partners and multidisciplinary teams across the region, taking ownership of complex programmes from concept through to delivery. This role offers real influence driving change, managing risk and ensuring projects are delivered on time, to quality and within budget.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings strong programme and project management expertise, and is passionate about improving services through innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement. You’ll be empowered to lead, challenge and inspire helping us deliver our ambition to make every day better for patients, staff and communities.
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role; to apply you must have current right to work in the UK. Employment on a time‑limited visa doesn’t guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, you’ll be part of an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding care while supporting its people to thrive.
* Make a tangible difference – Lead programmes that directly improve patient environments, safety and service delivery across our diverse estate.
* Be part of system‑wide transformation – Work across health and care partners to deliver programmes that shape services across the whole system.
* Work at scale and complexity – Gain exposure to major capital, estates optimisation, backlog and sustainability programmes that make a lasting impact.
* Develop your career – We invest in our people through continuous professional development, leadership support and opportunities to grow your expertise.
* Be empowered to lead change – This role offers autonomy and responsibility to influence programmes, challenge the status quo and deliver real improvement.
37.5 hours per week, Mon‑Fri with opportunities to work from home on a regular basis.
About us
We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities.
What we offer
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in a relevant field or relevant demonstrable experience.
* PRINCE (Practitioner Level) or equivalent Project Management Qualification.
* Formal leadership and management training at or equivalent to ILM Level 5.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Original certificates will be required to verify qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
* Experience in managing projects.
* Relevant experience in core areas, gained through previous employment.
* Significant experience at a senior level.
* Significant experience of working with other agencies.
* Track record of influencing and challenging.
* Evidenced experience of the management of change.
Additional Criteria
* Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role; employment on a time‑limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
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 name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
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