Programme Manager (Compliance)

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England is seeking a Programme Manager (Compliance) to manage day-to-day programme governance arrangements and ensure compliance across projects. The ideal candidate will oversee efficient administrative systems and budget control for significant capital projects, while collaborating with design teams and managing risks. This role supports a commitment to safeguarding and creating an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management and governance.
• Ability to manage budgets for multi-million pound projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage programme governance arrangements.
• Support Design Teams with Requests for Information.
• Hold responsibility for project and programme risks.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager (Compliance) within the Capital Projects Team. The Programme Manager (Compliance) will be responsible for the successful day to day management of all programme governance arrangements and the interface between the Programme and hospitals Estates Team. Working under the direction of the Programme Director, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily management of programme governance arrangements and act as interface between the programme and the hospital Estates Team.
• Ensure project governance systems and all project processes are followed, and establish and oversee efficient project administrative systems in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Support the Design Teams with Requests for Information and maintain a close working relationship with the Hospital Impact Project Manager.
• Supervise internal and external advisers and specialists as required.
• Exercise delegated budget control of specific capital budgets, which may be multi‑million pound projects over several years.
• Develop annual capital plans and provide monthly reporting on actual spend and full‑year forecasts in collaboration with the Capital Finance Team.
• Hold overall responsibility for Project and Programme risks across the allocated portfolio.
• Develop new schemes from feasibility stage through to business plan, business case approval, detailed design, construction phase and handover to end users.
• Manage compliance across the entire programme, working closely with various programme team members (both internal and external).

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. We have lifted ourselves out of special measures and now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course, 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. We are an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviours that are visible to all and guide how we work together.

We support the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commit to supporting staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect.

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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect.

Application Process

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Applicants are advised that notification will not be provided if your application is unsuccessful. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs and, if offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Safeguarding and Support

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. You may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Transport and Environmental Goals

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle‑to‑work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.