Programme Manager (Compliance)

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a Programme Manager (Compliance) to oversee governance for capital projects. The role involves managing budgets, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring compliance across projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare projects while promoting an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing capital projects in a healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to control budgets and manage teams.
• Strong skills in project governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance arrangements for project delivery.
• Supervise internal and external advisers.
• Control budgets of multiple capital projects.

Skills

Project governance

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Programme Manager (Compliance) – Capital Projects Team

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, establishing and overseeing 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

The Programme Manager (Compliance) will be heavily involved with supporting the Design Teams with Requests for Information and will have a very close working relationship with the Hospital Impact Project Manager. They will supervise internal and external advisers and specialists as required.

The Programme Manager will have delegated budget control of specific capital budgets as designated to each project or programme, potentially to the value of multiple millions of pounds over several years.

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. A strong and demonstrable approach to project initiation, monitoring, contractual negotiation, customer service attitude and collaboration is key.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of capital programmes and projects as defined by the business needs, from feasibility through to business plan approval, detailed design, construction phase and handover to end users.

The Programme Manager will be responsible and accountable for the management of compliance across the entire programme, working closely with various programme team members (both internal and external).

The Programme Manager will develop annual capital plans and produce monthly reporting on actual spend and full year forecasts in close collaboration with the Capital Finance Team. They will also hold overall responsibility for Project and Programme risks relating to their allocated portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience managing capital projects and programmes within a healthcare or large organisation setting. Proven ability to control budgets, manage multidisciplinary teams, and engage with stakeholders at all levels. Strong project governance, risk management and contract negotiation skills are essential.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Information on benefits can be discussed during the interview process. The role offers opportunities to work with an experienced team and contribute to the delivery of high quality projects for a leading NHS trust.

About Barts Health

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. We have lifted ourselves out of special measures and are charting a fresh course, continually striving to improve 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 patients in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver consistently high standards of harm‑free care and are an outstanding place to work. Our WeCare values and behaviours guide us in how we work together and in how we treat patients.

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.

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Nayna Manya
Job title: Programme Director – NUH Fire Safety
Email address: [e-mail]