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Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Values
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
- Communication
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both internal and external stakeholders and partners at all levels
- Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve project objectives.
- Skills and Abilities
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and execute complex project plans.
- Specific Requirements
Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist technical advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Interpreting national and local policies for implementation
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Masters or Bachelors degree or equivalent, or previous experience in project management or operational delivery, with proven successful delivery.
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Knowledge of financial management and risk management.
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Understanding of procurement processes within the NHS.
- Personal and People Development
Experience in managing staff, delivering training and developing a performance focused culture
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Proven project management experience preferably within the healthcare industry.
Job overview
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking an exceptional Associate Programme Director to lead a major redevelopment programme that will create a new national neuroscience campus.
This exciting partnership between UCLH and University College London (UCL) represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of neuroscience care, research and education in the UK. The programme will deliver a world-leading facility that brings together the clinical, research and educational services currently based at Queen Square into a modern, integrated campus.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Trust's Strategy Team, the Associate Programme Director will lead the development of the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) and establish the programme infrastructure required to support this nationally significant initiative. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders across UCLH and UCL to evaluate and appraise redevelopment options, ensuring a robust evidence base for future decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced programme leader with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale transformation programmes within healthcare, higher education, infrastructure or a comparable environment. The successful candidate will have knowledge of NHS capital business case development, be able to demonstrate excellent strategic thinking, relationship-building and organisational skills, alongside the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
This post is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract. Applications from candidates seeking a secondment opportunity are also welcome.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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This advert is for Associate Programme Director (12 month contract) with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Director role. The advertised salary is £103,102 - £117,560 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Limited funding). The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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