Job summary
- Main area
- Programme management
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 907-722
- Employer
- NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 3rd Floor
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Programme Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.
As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.
If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.
We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.
Job overview
Here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) we are passionate about the work we do and proud of the impact we make. We strive for excellence and have an academic culture committed to producing high quality work. Not only that, but we also put your individual health and wellbeing at the forefront, offering you a great place to work, good benefits, and flexible arrangements, all within a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment.
You will be responsible for the programme management of evidence generation for early value assessment; this is an exciting role in an expanding area of the organisation. The team supports evidence generation activities around conditional recommendations for MedTech (early value assessments), and you will organise the team, plan for the future and work with key stakeholders to help deliver the evidence that NICE needs for decision making.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of this role is to manage the evidence generation component of the Early Value Assessment (EVA) programme. This involves ensuring projects are delivered effectively, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, and contributing to the development and implementation of policies and processes to support the evaluation of new technologies.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the programme management of early value assessment evidence generation projects, ensuring targets are met and managing team resources
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to EVA evidence generation and contribute to the wider policy function
- Manage complex projects, including developing timelines, monitoring progress, and providing updates to stakeholders
- Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues, including discussing technical aspects and challenging technology developers on their obligations
- Represent the team internally and externally, including presenting at meetings and contributing to research publications and conferences
- Oversee the planning and organisation of the team's work, including long-term strategy development, workload coordination, and risk evaluation
- Contribute to the training and development of team members and engage in continuous personal and professional development
Working for our organisation
The Managed Access team supports conditional recommendations from NICE, across both medicines and MedTech that provide opportunities for patients to access promising new treatments and technologies while further evidence is generated to address significant uncertainties. The team provides guidance about how the uncertainties could be addressed and works with technology developers to generate the evidence needed for future NICE evaluations.
Our benefits include:
Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.
Flexible Working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.
Exclusive Discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card.
Time to Recharge – Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Inclusive Staff Networks – Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and more – we celebrate diversity.
Tailored Development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven operational involvement in the management and leadership of complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of implementing or supporting the implementation of new health technologies
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge of guideline development, health technology assessment and/or public health research and assessment methodology
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Thomas Lawrence
- Job title
- Technical Advisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
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