Job summary
We are recruiting a Programme Manager who will lead the delivery of our work programme relating to the NHS job evaluation scheme.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage and lead the delivery of designated work programmes that support national negotiations/discussions on the NHS Job Evaluation scheme and equal pay and equality issues, including coordinating the running of the NHS Staff Council Job Evaluation Group.
About us
NHS Employers is part of the NHS Confederation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.
The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.
You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Programme Manager you will:
- Support national meetings and negotiations with stakeholders
- Oversee the provision of NHS job evaluation training courses for NHS organisations including coordination of a pool of freelance trainers.
- Undertake employer and stakeholder engagement to support the delivery of the work programmes
- Provide guidance and advice to employers and national stakeholders on relevant issues and contribute to the development of resources to support employers
About youWe would love to hear from you if you are interested in getting experience of working at a national level on a fundamental part of the NHS pay structure. You'll gain experience of partnership working with NHS employers and trade unions and valuable insight into how employment policies and practices are developed.
You will have experience of managing programmes of work and delivering results on time.
You will also have:
- Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills including a proven ability to process, critique and assimilate information into written documents
- An ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Programme Manager you will:
- Support national meetings and negotiations with stakeholders
- Oversee the provision of NHS job evaluation training courses for NHS organisations including coordination of a pool of freelance trainers.
- Undertake employer and stakeholder engagement to support the delivery of the work programmes
- Provide guidance and advice to employers and national stakeholders on relevant issues and contribute to the development of resources to support employers
About youWe would love to hear from you if you are interested in getting experience of working at a national level on a fundamental part of the NHS pay structure. You'll gain experience of partnership working with NHS employers and trade unions and valuable insight into how employment policies and practices are developed.
You will have experience of managing programmes of work and delivering results on time.
You will also have:
- Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills including a proven ability to process, critique and assimilate information into written documents
- An ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing programmes of work and delivering results on time.
- Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, with a proven ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities and to work under pressure, manage ambiguity and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to process, critique and assimilate information into written documents for a variety of audiences.
- A proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Able to evidence relevant use of project management tools and techniques.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current employment relations and reward issues for the NHS workforce.
- Able to demonstrate effective team working skills
- Good IT skills and an excellent knowledge of MS Office packages including SharePoint and MS Teams
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing programmes of work and delivering results on time.
- Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, with a proven ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities and to work under pressure, manage ambiguity and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to process, critique and assimilate information into written documents for a variety of audiences.
- A proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Able to evidence relevant use of project management tools and techniques.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current employment relations and reward issues for the NHS workforce.
- Able to demonstrate effective team working skills
- Good IT skills and an excellent knowledge of MS Office packages including SharePoint and MS Teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
