Head of IISS Programme Manager

Strategic Leadership: Oversee the successful delivery of capital equipment programmes, with an annual budget of £10-11 million.
Community Diagnostic Centre: Provide strategic direction to the nationally recognised CDC programme, collaborating across the Southampton and Southwest Hampshire network.
Programme Management: Independently manage large-scale projects, ensuring delivery within financial constraints, and aligning outcomes with Trust's strategic goals.
Financial & Operational Oversight: Compile business plans, manage resources, oversee multiple projects, and ensure performance targets are met.
Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with our Managed Equipment Partner (MEP) to coordinate activities and drive project success.
We're looking for an ambitious and innovative leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering capital projects within healthcare or a related industry. You should have exceptional leadership skills, be comfortable navigating complex project landscapes, and bring a strategic mindset to the table., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

Join a Trailblazing Partnership at the Forefront of Innovation.
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a visionary leader to join our pioneering Imaging Infrastructure Support Service (IISS), a ground-breaking collaboration between the NHS and Siemens.
We are pushing the boundaries of healthcare technology, providing cutting-edge managed equipment services including design, build, and strategic capital planning.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to spearhead the delivery of two major strategic programmes for the Trust. In this senior leadership role, you will be at the helm during a period of rapid growth and transformation, guiding high-impact capital equipment projects. These include a nationally recognised Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), making this role critical in shaping the future of diagnostic services.
This is a two-year fixed-term position, offering the perfect secondment opportunity for a driven individual eager to make a lasting impact. You will lead a comprehensive service review, focusing on restructuring IISS to ensure its sustainability for years to come. For an ambitious leader, this role is an excellent stepping stone toward more senior roles in healthcare management and innovation.

Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Why Join Us?
- Lead high-profile, transformational programmes that will shape the future of healthcare.
- Work within an innovative partnership, collaborating with industry leaders like Siemens.
- Play a pivotal role in the future of diagnostics in the UK, with exposure to nationally recognised projects.
- Gain invaluable experience that will propel your career to the next level.