SAFEHR Programme Delivery Manager | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager specializing in digital data projects for maternity cover. This role involves overseeing project delivery and operational support, ensuring effective governance processes around data access, and fostering a positive team environment. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in programme management, data governance, and excellent collaboration skills with technical teams. This position reports regularly on operational progress within a high-paced and dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management and governance is essential.
• Strong background in data governance and engineering management.
• Experience in managing teams and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead efficient project delivery and operational support.
• Oversee resource allocation and adjust project plans.
• Conduct regular meetings with senior personnel.
• Create standard operating procedures for project delivery.

Skills

Programme management

Governance

Data governance

Software engineering collaboration

Mentorship

Job description

Role overview

Are you passionate about healthcare data and its potential? Do you thrive on working with innovative teams? Are you well versed in programme management and governance? The University College London Hospital / University College London NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager for maternity cover, specialising in digital data and technology projects, with a focus on research. In this role, you will lead efficient project delivery and operational support, utilising your expertise in research and engineering management. Experience in data governance and working with software engineering teams is highly desirable.

SAFEHR Initiative

Join the innovative SAFEHR initiative (www.safehr-data.org) at UCLH/UCL, where we are transforming the use and impact of clinical data. As a pivotal element within the BRC, SAFEHR facilitates research teams' access to critical clinical data, leveraging electronic health records and additional data resources. Anchoring the data and computational research realms of the BRC, SAFEHR significantly contributes to advancing clinical and informatics research.

Responsibilities

• Work with technical leads to spearhead project delivery within UCL/UCLH BRC Clinical SAFEHR, overseeing resource allocation and utilisation. This will include creating project plans which will require monitoring and adjusting as new research priorities emerge.
• Run our data governance pathways; Data Access Process for Research and Education.
• Coordinate operational management support systems, establishing synergistic work practices with UCLH and UCL staff.
• Foster a positive team environment through mentorship, engagement initiatives, and promoting exceptional customer service.
• Lead governance processes related to data access, working closely with Information Governance Teams.
• Conduct regular meetings with senior personnel to align work priorities, identify training needs, and evaluate performance of project staff.
• Contribute to the efficient functioning of the SAFEHR ensuring preparation of agendas, papers, and minutes for key meetings.
• Responsibility for creating standard operating procedures for delivery of projects related to data access.
• Ensure adherence to BRC Standard Operating Procedures and report regularly on operational progress and impact.
• Maintain adaptability and flexibility, thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with a service-oriented mindset.

Organisational Context

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025.