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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Strategic Programme Director

The closing date is 03 December 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead a major capital redevelopment programme across the Norfolk and Waveney Healthcare system. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare provision in our region, overseeing the design and delivery of not just one but two new hospitals as part of the national New Hospital Programme (NHP).

We recently committed a significant strategic change and bought all three acute hospitals into a Group formation- Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group. As a result we have established a group Programme borad and are driving the programme under one leadership team with appropriate resource allocation

Both the Queen Elizabeth and James Paget Hospitals are part of the Wave 1 programme, with agreed allocation of funding, approx 3 billion across both schemes and timescales for completion of 2032. Both schemes are starting OBC and require an exceptional leader to drive the programme.

This role will also continue the progress made so far with establishing the programme team so that we are set up for success through OBC, FBC and construction phases.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide strategic leadership for the planning, execution, and delivery of a major capital project, ensuring alignment with NHP Hospital 2.0 standards.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams, including clinical, operational, estates, and technical staff, through all phases of design and construction.
  • Manage relationships with external advisors, contractors, and key stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
  • Oversee the development of business cases, procurement, and contractual arrangements for construction and enabling works.
  • Deputise for the Group Chief Delivery Officer as required, representing the programme at internal and external forums.
  • Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospital Group Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Although the recruiting trust is the James Paget the role will span across two trusts and will also require collaboration with potential developments at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

#there will be requirement to travel across Norfolk to have visible presence for both schemes and local based teams.

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience £120,000-£157,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-CORP-7596652-A

Job locations

James Paget Hospital/Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gorleston/Kings Lynn

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to demonstrate the following:

  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale capital programmes, ideally within the NHS or a similarly complex environment.
  • Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience managing significant budgets and contracts.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to demonstrate the following:

  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale capital programmes, ideally within the NHS or a similarly complex environment.
  • Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience managing significant budgets and contracts.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Desirable

  • A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is preferred.

Qualification

Essential

  • Completed the 'Better Business Case Practitioner' qualification

Experience

Essential

  • led a significant capital project value in excess of 1 billion

Desirable

  • project with the the NHS or public sector
Person Specification

qualification

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Desirable

  • A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is preferred.

Qualification

Essential

  • Completed the 'Better Business Case Practitioner' qualification

Experience

Essential

  • led a significant capital project value in excess of 1 billion

Desirable

  • project with the the NHS or public sector

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hospital/Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gorleston/Kings Lynn

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hospital/Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gorleston/Kings Lynn

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Group Chief Delivery Officer/Dep Chief Executive

Joanne Segasby

joanne.segasby@jpaget.nhs.uk

07972145751

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience £120,000-£157,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-CORP-7596652-A

Job locations

James Paget Hospital/Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gorleston/Kings Lynn

NR31 6LA


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