Head of PMO

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Head of PMO to lead its newly established Programme Management Office. This senior leadership role involves strategic oversight, ensuring programme governance, and driving transformation across services while developing a high-performing team.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

27 days' holiday, increasing after 5 years

Personal and professional development opportunities

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Access to occupational health services

Award-winning wellbeing hub

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading PMO functions.
• Expertise in programme governance and risk management.
• Ability to develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and embed PMO frameworks aligned with objectives.
• Oversee portfolio performance reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of Portfolio and Programme Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Programme Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Job description

Role

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is looking for an experienced Head of PMO to lead the development and oversight of its newly established Programme Management Office (PMO). This role will provide strategic leadership across three core portfolio areas, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s strategic objectives:

• Our People Enjoy Working at SECAmb
• Delivering High-Quality Care
• We Are a Sustainable Partner

About The Role

This is a senior leadership position within the Strategy & Transformation Directorate, responsible for ensuring effective programme governance, resource allocation, and delivery of strategic priorities. The post-holder will:

• Establish and embed robust PMO frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Oversee portfolio performance reporting at senior and executive levels.
• Provide expert guidance on programme governance, risk management, and benefits realisation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Portfolio and Programme Managers to ensure quality programme delivery.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive transformation across operational, clinical, and support services.

Benefits

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum of 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• An award-winning wellbeing hub
• Back-up buddy App
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Matt Webb

Job Title: Associate Director of Strategy & Partnerships

Email: [e-mail]