Senior Programme Manager - Adult Social Care Transformation Job Inverness area,Scotland UK,Management

Fixed Term / Secondment to 31/03/2028

Highland HSCP is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager, for a fixed term, to lead the Adult Social Care Transformation Programme until the end of March 2028. The transformation Programme is supported by a £20 million transformation fund and the savings potential is £31 million. We are seeking an individual with significant knowledge and experience in the field of Adult Social Care and a proven track record in project and programme management supported by appropriate qualifications.

Fixed Term / Secondment to 31/03/2028

The successful candidate will be able to handle competing demands, be clear thinking and able to work under high levels of pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines and use initiative.

They will be required to engage a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally and will require resilience to deliver the programme, particularly when faced with opposing views. They will have the ability to work autonomously and be self-motivating, whilst also working collaboratively as a member of the team

Integrated health and social care services for adults are delivered in Highland by NHS Highland in a lead agency arrangement. While reporting to the HSCP Head of Service, Integration, Planning and Performance, the post holder will be supporting the HSCP Chief Officer as responsible executive for the delivery of the programme and will work within a partnership arrangement requiring reporting to both NHS Highland and The Highland Council Chief Executives and relevant committees.

For more information please contact Rhiannon Boydell, Head of Service Integration, Planning and Performance, Highland HSCP; email rhiannon.boydell2t; mobile:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork