Job overview

Health Innovation Wessex (HIW) is pleased to offer an opportunity to join one of England's leading health innovation organisations as programme manager – innovation adoption at a pivotal moment for the NHS, life sciences sector and the wider health and care system.

This is a 23-month   secondment / fixed-term vacancy.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced programme manager with a track record of delivering success in complex and dynamic environments.

You will be a credible team member who combines strong programme delivery expertise with a passion for innovation, transformation and partnership working.

You will bring:

• Programme delivery experience within health, life sciences, research, innovation, public sector or similarly complex environments.

• An understanding of the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the NHS, including productivity, prevention, digital transformation, AI adoption and population health.

• Experience of leading programmes, transformation and performance improvement.

• A high level of partnership-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across organisational and sector boundaries.

• Experience of working in high-performing, inclusive and values-driven teams.

• High level communication, analytical and decision-making capabilities.

• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for patients, populations and communities.

Experience within innovation, life sciences, research translation, healthcare transformation or economic development would be particularly advantageous.

Working for our organisation

At Health Innovation Wessex, you will have the opportunity to opportunity to support delivery of innovative solutions to some of the most important challenges facing health and care today while helping shape the future of innovation across the NHS.

You will join a highly regarded organisation with a national reputation for collaboration, delivery and impact.

Health Innovation Wessex is a company limited by guarantee, owned by the NHS and University Members with staff hosted by University Hospital Southampton.

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work at the forefront of health innovation and healthcare transformation.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements - provides for a minimum of 2 days in office or out visiting partners/stakeholders and home working aligned to the role and business needs.

• Commitment to professional development, leadership growth and continuous learning.

• A collaborative, ambitious and supportive culture.

• An organisation committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

• Modern office facilities at Southampton Science Park in Chilworth, one of the UK's leading centres for science, technology and innovation.