Job summary
- Main area
- Programme manager
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 907-742
- 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
- 01/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/06/2025
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, which we take collective responsibility for. Not only that, 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.
The Medicines Evaluation programme is looking to appoint a programme manager for planning and operations.
Working with the Associate Director for Planning & Operations, the post holder will lead the scoping and committee operations teams. They will provide leadership to both teams, ensuring the objectives and processes for both are contributing effectively to the development of guidance and representing these two functions across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate excellent leadership and experience of complex programmes of work involving multi-disciplinary teams. You should have strong programme and project management skills, and a high drive and determination to complete tasks where work is unpredictable and deadlines are tight.
Interested in applying? Please make it clear in your application how you meet the criteria outlined listed below.
Working for our organisation
The Medicines Evaluation programme within NICE develops guidance on the use of new and existing medicines, treatments and procedures within the NHS.
Here at NICE we are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Benefits we offer 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences and to generate trust and confidence in individuals at all levels both within and outside the organisation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Line management experience, including experience in providing leadership and support to team members
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of designing and delivering training and information resources to meet the needs of stakeholder groups
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the role of NICE
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of the extent and nature of the Institute’s stakeholder community and an understanding of the range of methods available for involving and engaging different stakeholder groups
Skills
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenna Dilkes
- Job title
- Associate Director – planning & operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
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