Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving meaningful change and developing partnerships that make a real impact on local communities? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our team, hosted by Bedfordshire University NHS FT and working across the Trust and Bedfordshire University. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Director of Redevelopment and Strategic Planning at the Trust, and the Chief Finance and Resource Officer at the University, along with senior colleagues to lead the development and delivery of key partnership initiatives that will shape the future of education higher education in the life sciences and healthcare in our region., As the Senior Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the planning, delivery, and evaluation of strategic programmes that foster collaboration across the local healthcare, education, voluntary, community and public sectors. You will have the opportunity to work with key stakeholders, influence key decisions, and drive projects that improve recruitment and retention, training and education in the life sciences, and drive meaningful change that ultimately and positively impacts the health and wellbeing of the local community.,

• Developing and managing in collaboration with cross site teams, high-impact strategic programmes that align with the Partnership objectives.
• Leading and nurturing partnerships across a wide range of local organizations, including healthcare providers, local councils, third-sector partners, and community groups, aligning with the Partnership objectives.
• Collaborating with the Senior Leaders in health and higher education to support long-term strategic initiatives and transformational projects.
• Driving the delivery of complex projects while ensuring the efficient use of resources, meeting timelines, and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Leading stakeholder engagement activities, fostering positive relationships, and effectively managing risks and issues.
Please note this is a new role, initially advertised as a 6 month fixed term contract, with a view to extend subject to a review of Programme evaluation.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing large-scale programmes in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong, effective relationships at all levels. Your experience should include extensive experience in programme management, with a background in either healthcare, education, strategic planning or transformation; a strong understanding and experience of partnership working, working with a range of stakeholders internal and external to higher education and health; strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate; a solutions focussed approach with the ability to plan for and manage change and drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a collaborative partnership between health and higher education. You will be supported by a forward-thinking leadership team, and will play a key role in transforming the way we work with our local partners now and in the future to deliver exceptional care for our community. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are passionate about improving healthcare delivery and building strong community partnerships, we would love to hear from you.