Senior Programme Manager - Major Capital Programmes

Job summary

Reporting to the Project Director of Major Capital Programmes, you will be responsible for directing and leading the delivery of complex major capital programmes of strategic importance to the Trust to time and within budget.

The postholder will exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and judgement in managing multiple interdependent work streams, ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes relating to quality, cost, timescales and benefits realisation.

You will work with Executive Directors, Divisional Directors, senior clinicians, corporate leads, system partners and external stakeholders to deliver the planning, design, implementation and successful delivery of large capital programmes.

The postholder will provide expert programme leadership and specialist advice regarding capital investment, programme governance, strategic risks and delivery options.

You will oversee significant capital budgets of up to 10 million and provide leadership to the staff working on the project, ensuring team behaviours reflect the Trust's values at all times.

Main duties of the job Responsible for leading the delivery of major capital projects and programmes to agreed quality, financial and performance objectives.

Accountable for delivery of complex capital programmes involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and significant organisational risk.

Responsible for developing and securing approval of all relevant business cases including Strategic Outline Cases (SOC), Outline Business Cases (OBC) and Full Business Cases (FBC).Ensure business cases are compliant with HM Treasury Green Book methodology, NHS England Better Business Cases guidance and capital investment requirements.

Responsible for the design of the engagement plan with staff and patients to ensure that their needs are appropriately reflected in the delivery of the programme.

Responsible for ensuring that the Trust is appropriately advised on relevant regulatory matters and ensure the new developments are compliant with all relevant legislation.

Responsible for establishing benefits realisation frameworks and ensuring capital investments deliver measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, operational performance, patient experience and financial sustainability.

About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Details

Date posted
07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8aSalary
59,798 to 67,020 a year

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