Programme Manager
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £70,000.00 to £80,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £70000.00 - £80000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Ruislip, HA4 8NX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0004-26-0037 |
Summary
Programme Leadership, Mobilisation & Strategy Lead the development and delivery of a single, integrated mobilisation and implementation plan for the PCPC across all borough partners Coordinate multiple interdependent workstreams, ensuring alignment between governance, workforce, digital, finance and stakeholder engagement Develop and execute a comprehensive programme plan for establishing the PCPC, including detailed workstreams, timelines, and resource requirements Design and implement robust governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making frameworks which reflect the Boards requirements. Lead stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy across all partner organisations Maintain oversight of risks, issues and dependencies at system level, escalating appropriately to the Board and ICB as required Build and maintain effective relationships with borough-level Primary Care providers, collaborative members and partner organisations Represent the PCPC at system and place-based forums as required, operating with delegated authority from the Interim Chair. Establish performance metrics and monitoring frameworks for the setup phase Organisational Infrastructure Development & Readiness Oversee the development of the PCPC's operating model, organisational structure, and staffing strategy Work with the Chair and Board to manage the recruitment and onboarding of key leadership and core team positions Put in place training and development required to support the Board in understanding and executing their responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of core organisational infrastructure, including policies, procedures, assurance frameworks and operational processes. Ensure organisational readiness for future contracting, workforce expansion and service delivery as the PCPC matures Support the development of future roles, functions and resource requirements to enable sustainable operation Operational Setup Act as the primary operational interface between the PCPC, the ICB and wider system partners Lead the setup of physical and digital infrastructure, including premises, IT systems, and communication platforms Oversee implementation of clinical and administrative systems required Ensure compliance with NHS contracting requirements, CQC registration, data protection (IG), and other regulatory frameworks Board Support and Partnership Development Support the Chair to setup regular Board meetings and working groups as required Create agendas and manage the creation and distribution of Board papers Act as Board secretariat, taking minutes, actions and recording decisions Provide governance management for a new statutory-facing entity: Incorporation & governance Operating model & workforce plan Finance/procurement/BCP/risk Digital/data/IG/assurance readiness Stakeholders/partner agreements/comms Mobilisation roadmap & reporting Facilitate partnership agreements and memoranda of understanding between member organisations Develop collaborative working arrangements with ICB, LMC and other partners Financial & Resource Management Manage the setup budget, including reporting and ensure efficient use of resources Develop business continuity plans and risk management frameworks Oversee procurement processes and supplier contracts Communication & Change Management Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies Create change management plans to support transition for all stakeholders Maintain oversight of risks, issues and dependencies at system level, escalating appropriately to the Board and ICB as required Prepare regular progress reports for board, commissioners, and stakeholders Accountability and Authority Reports to the Interim Chair of the PCPC, with a dotted-line relationship to the Board Operates with delegated authority to progress agreed programme activities, manage risks and represent the PCPC at system forums Responsible for programme governance, reporting and assurance to the Board and ICB May have line management responsibility for programme support roles as the PCPC develops