Programme Manager

Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex

Programme Manager leading health innovation projects for Health Innovation KSS. Engaging with clinical teams and managing resources to support project delivery in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeGatwick • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £54,000 - £57,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and portfolio management within the health and social care sectors, with a strong focus on clinical transformation and effective partnership working. Proven ability to lead large-scale projects, manage resources, and deliver tailored support to industry stakeholders.

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Project Management QualificationManagement Experience in NHSClinical Transformation ProjectsFinancial Management ExperiencePartnership Working

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPortfolio ManagementResource ManagementPerformance ManagementReport PreparationPresentation SkillsMeeting FacilitationContinuous Professional DevelopmentLarge Scale Project ManagementClinical Practice Engagement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationFacilitationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Qualification

Industry Keywords

Health SectorSocial Care SectorPublic SectorClinical PractitionersInnovation Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working as part of the programme and project resource team within Health Innovation
Taking a leadership role for a portfolio of programme areas.
Managing a programme which may include some Head of Portfolio or Associate Director involvement.
Supporting innovation-focused colleagues in the delivery of tailored packages of support to industry.
Leading and facilitating meetings with clinical practitioners within and across health, social care, independent and voluntary sector organisations.
Preparing reports, briefings and presentations as required and presenting at meetings and conferences.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree standard or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Project or portfolio management qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuous professional development
Significant recent management experience in the NHS or other organisation in a relevant sector
Evidence of effective partnership working
Proven experience of managing large scale projects or programmes in the public sector
Managing resources to support the delivery of projects/programmes.
Financial and performance management experience.
Experience of working with a range of staff at all levels, including clinicians.
Experience of clinical transformation projects
Significant knowledge of the health and/or social care sectors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance
Hybrid and flexible working
Health and wellbeing programs
Team days
Salary sacrifice scheme - private pension schemes
Workplace pension scheme
Season ticket loan