Role Summary
As a senior member of the Corporate Programme Management Team, the post holder is responsible for providing project and programme management expertise to develop, deliver and monitor the Trust’s key transformation programmes. They will lead the redesign and implementation of improved non-clinical services which are high quality, effective and financially sustainable.
The post holder will maintain rigorous programme governance and documentation management throughout the lifecycle of each assigned programmes / projects in accordance with Trust policy. The post holder will need to have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple programmes / projects concurrently including interdependencies, within an environment of change. They will communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of expertise and responsibility.
The post holder will provide programme expertise to Programme Boards, ensuring monitoring, successful delivery of key milestone and performance indicators, and overall outcomes on time and within allocated resources. They will also have line manage accountability within the team.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
- This role will work alongside and support our trust executives and other senior leaders to deliver the Royal Devon corporate and strategic programmes to achieve our Trust strategy. Candidates will be expected to have an expert background in project management processes, including stakeholder management. They will also demonstrate knowledge across a wide range of operational and corporate services, such as financial, clinical and cross-organisational and network evidence is also required. We aim to proactively reduce the workload of our frontline staff by our efficient project management approach, managing complexity and culture aligned with our trust values. Candidates need to be enthusiastic, motivated and innovative, with excellent organisational skills and evidence of a wide array of project management skills and evidence of delivery.
- Individuals will need to demonstrate robust project governance skills, while also evidencing problem solving abilities to support teams in identifying root causes of issues. Providing project management coaching to our wider staff will form part of this role, as well as evidencing an agile and responsive project management approach to facilitate successful delivery within available resources.
- Experience of leading multiple projects and managing a wider range of staff needs to be evidenced within the application. Details of the varied types of projects successfully managed should be provided, including experience in delivering corporate and strategic transformation projects. Experience of writing and developing business cases, board reports, impact assessments and project governance methodology is essential. Evidence of strategy development is also desirable as CPMO collaborates with the Transformation Team, Partnership and Strategy Team and other strategic partners.
- Productive team working, excellent communication skills and remaining professional at all times, are essential. As senior managers, we work autonomously with senior leaders across a matrix project framework. You will lead project delivery internally, as well as across One Devon and the Peninsular. Evidence of system working with multiple organisations scoping, implementing and delivering complex projects is required.
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 37.5hrs per week
Interview Date: 16th July 2026
For further information please contact: Hazel Hayes - Senior Programme Manager - hazel.hayes@nhs.net
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
