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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.

The Programme Manager (Compliance) will be heavily involved with supporting the Design Teams with Requests for Information and have a very close working relationship with the Hospital Impact Project Manager. They will be supervising 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. This could be to the value of multiple millions of pounds, over multiple 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.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful day to day management and delivery of capital projects and or programme allocated to them. Workingunderthe direction of the Programme Director and or SRO, the post holder will develop new schemes from feasibility stage through to business plan, business case 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. This will involve working closely with various programme team members (both internal and external).

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

They will be responsible for the development of annual capital plans and monthly reporting on actual spend and full year forecasts. This will be done in close collaboration with the Capital Finance Team. They will also hold overall responsibility for the Project and Programme risks relating to their allocated portfolio.

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. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are 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. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

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.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025