Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Programme Manager
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 436-7331627-B
- Employer
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Uffculme Centre
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £64,455 - £74,896 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 8b Senior Programme Manager - ICCR
Band 8b
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
Previous applicants need not apply, due to the complexity of assembling panels we invite applications from candidates who are genuinely interested in proceeding to interview, alternative dates will unfortunately not be offered.
If successful, the interview process will consist of two stages:
Stage 1: Stakeholder Panel Interview – In Person
Duration: 30 minutes
• This initial interview will be conducted by a stakeholder panel. You will be sent details prior to the interview of the activity required for the stakeholder panel.
If successful at the stakeholder panel interview you will be invited to
Stage 2: Final Interview – In Person
• Duration: 1 hour
• As part of the final interview, candidates will be asked to deliver a 5-minute presentation – details of the presentation will be shared beforehand.
We invite candidates that are able to partake in both elements in person. In preparation for both panels we encourage candidates to undertake their own research from information that’s already in the public domain or supplied as part of the process.
The post holder will play a pivotal role within the ICCR Directorate Leadership Team, driving forward a portfolio of high-impact service improvement initiatives aligned with learning from the BSol Community Mental Health Transformation Programme and local strategic priorities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide senior programme management leadership to the ICCR Directorate, supporting the transition to business-as-usual operations while driving the strategic direction of adult community and rehabilitation mental health services. They will lead the implementation of complex, high-impact projects aligned with national and local priorities, working closely with clinical leads, managers, service users, and regional and national partners. With a strong emphasis on embedding effective project management practices, the role will promote a culture of continuous improvement, ensure robust governance, and support strategic decision-making. Acting as a key point of contact, the post holder will influence stakeholders, oversee integration planning across diverse services, and contribute to high-level strategic discussions to deliver meaningful service transformation.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site, please note this is not an exclusively remote working role, you will be required to be on site at least two days a week.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Educated to Masters’ degree level or equivalent experience
- • Experience of preparing detailed project plans, reports etc
- • Significant staff management experience
- • Formal management or project management qualification Prince 2 and/or MSP which has been tested in a recent management /project management role bringing knowledge and skills
- • Experience in managing budgets
- • Able to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable criteria
- • Previous NHS experience working as a senior project manager or in a senior role managing change.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Renu Bhopal-Padhiar
- Job title
- Associate Director for ICCR
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07985 883130
- Additional information
Adele Tomlinson
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