Job summary Programme Manager (Technical), Band 8c The role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager (Technical) within the Capital Projects Team. The Programme Manager (Technical) will be responsible for the successful day to day management and delivery of capital projects and or programmes allocated to them. Working under the direction of the Programme Director and or SRO, the post holder will develop new schemes from feasibility stage through to business plan, business case approval, detailed design, construction phase and handover to end users. The Programme Manager (Technical) will be responsible and accountable for the management of technical support teams, assistant capital project managers and supervising internal and external advisers and specialists. The Programme Manager will have delegated budget control of specific capital budgets as designated to each project or programme. This could be to the value of multiple millions of pounds, over multiple years. Main duties of the job Your role You will ensure project governance systems are in place and ensure all project processes are followed, establish and oversee efficient project administrative systems aligning with all Trust policies and procedures so that we can deliver a compliant and professional project delivery service. You will have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to influence, persuade and negotiate effectively at all levels, often in a challenging environment. You will require excellent written (reports and business cases) and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate key project issues to all levels. You will require excellent staff management skills, with the ability to lead and work as part of a wider team. A strong and demonstrable approach to project initiation, monitoring, contractual negotiation, customer service attitude and collaboration is key. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £82,462 to £93,773 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 259-6942801GSS Job locations Canary Wharf 20 Churchill Place London E14 5HJ Job description Job responsibilities Interviews will be taking place on 26th February 2025 We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities Interviews will be taking place on 26th February 2025 We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive post graduate experience of the construction industry, part of which should be experience of managing large construction programmes (on behalf of the public sector) to a successful outcome. A successful track record in negotiating and influencing others at a senior and professional level within a challenging commercial environment. Extensive experience in the identification, management, control and mitigation of 'construction' risks. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Project Management environment. Desirable Use and interpretation of NHS Capital Investment Manual/Capital Procedures. Skills Essential A demonstratable track record of leading, motivating and managing a multidisciplinary team and evidence of establishing a performance culture in a construction project. Proven ability to develop, monitor, control and report on the financial management of capital projects. Proven record of successful contract management, sound understanding of contractual issues and programmes. Knowledge Essential Excellent all-round technical knowledge of the construction industry (design, engineering, and delivery). A sound knowledge of the application and use of risk and issues assessment techniques. A sound understanding of the financial management of capital projects. Understanding of capital procurement programmes and methodology. Knowledge and understanding of using and interpreting Programme Planning tools. Desirable Awareness and use of public sector procurement frameworks. Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive post graduate experience of the construction industry, part of which should be experience of managing large construction programmes (on behalf of the public sector) to a successful outcome. A successful track record in negotiating and influencing others at a senior and professional level within a challenging commercial environment. Extensive experience in the identification, management, control and mitigation of 'construction' risks. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Project Management environment. Desirable Use and interpretation of NHS Capital Investment Manual/Capital Procedures. Skills Essential A demonstratable track record of leading, motivating and managing a multidisciplinary team and evidence of establishing a performance culture in a construction project. Proven ability to develop, monitor, control and report on the financial management of capital projects. Proven record of successful contract management, sound understanding of contractual issues and programmes. Knowledge Essential Excellent all-round technical knowledge of the construction industry (design, engineering, and delivery). A sound knowledge of the application and use of risk and issues assessment techniques. A sound understanding of the financial management of capital projects. Understanding of capital procurement programmes and methodology. Knowledge and understanding of using and interpreting Programme Planning tools. Desirable Awareness and use of public sector procurement frameworks. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Canary Wharf 20 Churchill Place London E14 5HJ Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)