Senior Programme Manager

Senior Programme Manager

The closing date is 23 July 2026

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Programme Manager to join the Chief Medical Officer's Office at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of one of the NHS's leading organisations, driving delivery across a complex portfolio of high-impact corporate programmes that are critical to quality, safety, governance, organisational performance and the medical workforce.

As CUH embarks on a significant programme of organisational transformation, this role offers the chance to influence change at executive level, champion innovation and deliver tangible improvements that enhance patient care and operational excellence across the Trust.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Programme Manager to coordinate, support and drive delivery across a complex portfolio of high impact corporate programmes and work streams within the Chief Medical Officer's Directorate.

The post holder will be a core member of the CMO Office team and will play a key role in coordinating delivery, monitoring progress, supporting governance and managing risks across a large portfolio of complex programmes.

This appointment comes at a key moment for transformation  Trust has committed to significant organisational change and to delivering improvements s role requires a senior leader who can operate with high levels of autonomy, influence at executive level and manage delivery in a complex and politically sensitive environment.

In this pivotal role, you will deliver programmes working with executive directors, senior clinicians and divisional leaders. You will champion change across the organisation, embed sustainable improvements and ensure robust governance that enhances patient care and operational excellence.

You will provide programme and project management expertise across a range of complex, high-impact initiatives that support quality, safety, governance and the medical workforce. The role will also contribute to improving the effectiveness and delivery of the CMO office by providing robust planning, coordination, reporting and governance.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.

• Applied for a Graduate visa.
• Successfully completed the course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 23rd July 2026.

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