Programme Manager

We are looking to recruit an experienced Programme Manager to be an integral part of a dynamic team delivering a significant programme of organisational and workforce transformation across two NHS trusts.

The postholder will initially be responsible and accountable for leading delivery of the People Portal programme and supporting preparations for organisational integration from April 2027. Working across both organisations, this programme will play a key role in transforming workforce systems, processes and ways of working, ensuring that staff and managers are supported through a period of significant change.

Over recent years strong foundations have been established through workforce transformation, digital development and collaborative working.

We are now entering the next phase of this work, implementing a new workforce system and embedding the infrastructure, governance, processes and leadership arrangements needed to support future organisational ambitions across both trusts.

We are looking for an experienced programme manager with excellent leadership, partnership working and stakeholder engagement skills who can work across organisational boundaries to turn these ambitions into reality.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for leading delivery of the People Portal programme and associated organisational change activity across two NHS trusts.

Working in partnership with colleagues across both organisations, services and professional groups, they will ensure successful delivery of programme objectives, benefits and outcomes.

The role will provide leadership and coordination across programme workstreams, overseeing programme planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, testing, risk and issue management, and benefits realisation.

The postholder will work closely with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), system users, digital teams and senior leaders across both trusts to ensure the solution is thoroughly tested, successfully implemented and embedded into practice.

They will proactively manage dependencies between organisations, support informed decision-making and ensure delivery is achieved within agreed timescales, quality standards and organisational priorities, while promoting a collaborative approach to programme delivery across both trusts.

This is a fixed term role for 18 Months.

For questions about the job role, please contact Alan Sewell, Associate Director, alan.sewell1@nhs.net

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP46B29C12

Job locations

White Rose Staff Hub, Building 3

White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane

Leeds

LS11 0DL

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

White Rose Staff Hub, Building 3

White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane

Leeds

LS11 0DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

White Rose Staff Hub, Building 3

White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane

Leeds

LS11 0DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

General Requirements

Essential

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.