Programme Manager

Nhs-1; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an experienced Programme Manager to mobilise and deliver the new regional Children and Young People’s Gender Service. You will coordinate multiple workstreams across estates, finance, HR, digital and clinical teams, delivering against set milestones.

The role requires NHS context programme management expertise, stakeholder engagement at multiple levels, and the ability to lead change and continuous improvement within a regional framework.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience of CPD.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
• Expert knowledge of portfolio, programme and project management in an NHS context.
• Experience of leading large or complex projects and programmes.
• Experience of programme/budget setting and delegated budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mobilisation and implementation of the new regional Children and Young People’s Gender Service.
• Manage complex workstreams across estates, finance, HR, digital, communications and clinical teams.
• Develop and maintain programme plans with milestones and objectives.
• Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and dependencies.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the Trust, NHS England and partners.
• Produce progress reports and provide assurance to senior leaders.
• Lead transformational change and service improvement initiatives.
• Analyse performance information to inform decisions and improvements.
• Represent the programme at meetings and contribute to regional/national groups.

Skills

Portfolio management

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

NHS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Masters level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Project Management Grade NHS AfC Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 5 months (confirmed contract end date 31st March 2027) Hours

• Full time
• Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working arrangement, combining home working with attendance on site as required) Job ref 425-26-8387323

Employer Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Town Sheffield Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

NHS AfC Band 8a

Job overview

Fixed-Term until 31st March 2027 | Full Time |

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to support the mobilisation and delivery of the new regional Children's and Young People's Gender Service. Working with stakeholders across the Trust and partner organisations, you will coordinate complex workstreams and lead the implementation of this innovative NHS service, ensuring key objectives are delivered to agreed timescales.

NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service

Sheffield Children's is developing a new Yorkshire-basedregional centre for the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service, joining an established national network of centres recommended by the Cass Review (2024). The service provides specialist care for children and young people questioning their gender or experiencing gender-related distress.

Care is holistic, person-centred and evidence-informed, delivered through a multidisciplinary approach that supports the young person and their families and carers in a safe and inclusive environment. The service aligns with Sheffield Children's purpose of creating a healthier future for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and coordinate the mobilisation and implementation of the new regional Children's and Young People's Gender Service.
• Manage complex workstreams across estates, finance, HR, digital, communications and clinical teams.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales, milestones and objectives.
• Identify, manage and elevate risks, issues and dependencies to support successful programme delivery.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the Trust, NHS England, Integrated Care Boards and partner organisations.
• Produce regular progress reports and provide assurance to senior leaders and governance groups.
• Lead and support transformational change, service improvement and the implementation of best practice.
• Analyse performance information and programme outcomes to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Represent the programme at internal and external meetings and contribute to regional and national working groups.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England - and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire - in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence - to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts - helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience
• Experience of CPD
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS

Experience

• Expert knowledge of portfolio, programme and project management experience in an NHS context
• Experience of successfully leading large or complex projects and programme
• Experience of programme / project budget setting, holding a delegated budget prior to hand-over to operational function
• Experience of working and influencing senior teams
• Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries
• Competent at using the full range of Microsoft Office programmes
• Initiating and facilitating successful organisational or system wide improvement at a senior level

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on complex, sensitive or contentious matters in difficult situations, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with individuals on a 1-1 basis and with groups
• Ability to work and build relationships with local, regional and national organisations
• Highly developed analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in a clear and concise manner
• igh level critical thinking skills to support innovation initiatives
• Highly developed influencing skills with the ability to present to and engage a wide range of stakeholders in ideas and proposals
• Excellent performance management skills
• Able to work at a strategic and operational level on own initiative
• Ability to manage complex workload and to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem solving, facilitation and negotiating skills

Personal Attributes

• Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions
• Ability to engage and motivate teams and individuals
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to form positive relationships at all levels
• Outcomes focussed, strong drive and motivation
• Possess energy and enthusiasm for delivering improvement
• Proven time management skills and experience of working to deadlines

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Name Alexandra Norrish Job title Development Director Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0114 2717471 Additional information Alexandra Norrish - Development Director, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Managing Director, Children's Hospital Alliance