AMS PSR

NHS Blood and Transplant

On behalf of NHS BT, we are looking for a Programme Office Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month contract based UK Wide (2-3 days in office at nearest hub).

As a Programme Office Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead and develop the Programme Management Office, ensuring strong governance, compliance, methodology adoption and alignment with organisational and CPMO standards.
• Collaborate with the Programme Management Leadership Team to maintain effective programme organisation, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage and develop the PMO team while overseeing high‑quality delivery of core PMO functions including governance, reporting, RAID, change control, resource and financial management.
• Oversee initiative pipeline management, integrated planning, supplier performance monitoring, and options appraisals to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Maintain robust information management practices, facilitate continuous improvement, and proactively identify and resolve programme issues.
• Build strong cross‑programme relationships, model organisational values, and apply sound analytical judgement to navigate complex issues and support an inclusive, psychologically safe culture.

Essential:

• Strong track record experience in Programme Management Office leadership supporting large and complex transformational programmes (Essential)
• Proven track record in setting up a Programme Management Office from inception, including defining structures, governance, and operating models. (Essential)
• Demonstrable experience in delivering digital transformation and business change initiatives across multi‑disciplinary teams with multiple stakeholders.
• MSP / PRINCE / AGILE

Desirable:

• Experience working within a healthcare setting or other highly regulated environment

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, NHS BT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

DE&I Commitment

NHS BT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

NHS BT guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".