# NMGH New Hospital Programme Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nmgh-new-hospital-programme-officer/60bf8a54-c8eb-4d60-a48a-282636ade67d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nmgh-new-hospital-programme-officer/60bf8a54-c8eb-4d60-a48a-282636ade67d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T15:41:05.780Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/NMGH_New_Hospital_Programme_Officer/NMGH_New_Hospital_Programme_Officer-v8073918 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8073918?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has ambitious plans to transform healthcare in North Manchester through the North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) Redevelopment Programme which will deliver a new hospital and health campus at the existing North Manchester General Hospital site.  This major investment will support the transformation of how we deliver our services and create modern facilities that support world-class clinical care for our communities.  This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of one of the largest public sector health transformation programmes being delivered across Manchester. The NMGH New Hospital Programme Officer will support the NM Programme Office Manager with the overall development, implementation and management of a comprehensive PMO function to ensure the New Hospital Project and its sub-projects are managed effectively.  It is expected that the work of the Programme Office may work across the wider NMGH Programme and not just the New Hospital Project. ### Main duties of the job The NMGH New Hospital Programme Officer will assume specific responsibilities for supporting the effective management and control of the project which may include leading the day-to-day development and implementation of specialist programme and project controls working closely and effectively with Workstream Leads and other stakeholders.  The responsibilities will include providing and receiving highly complex and highly sensitive or highly contentious information which must be managed effectively may include but not be limited to the following duties: Project Planning; RAID; Change Control; Programme/Project Reporting & Governance; Benefits Management; Information Management; Change Management; Assurance; Stakeholder Communications & Engagement; Continuous Improvement.  The role may also be required to support the wider NMGH Redevelopment Programme (and its constituent projects) as necessary. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has ambitious plans to transform healthcare in North Manchester through the North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) Redevelopment Programme which will deliver a new hospital and health campus at the existing North Manchester General Hospital site. This major investment will support the transformation of how we deliver our services and create modern facilities that support world-class clinical care for our communities. This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of one of the largest public sector health transformation programmes being delivered across Manchester. The NMGH New Hospital Programme Officer will support the NM Programme Office Manager with the overall development, implementation and management of a comprehensive PMO function to ensure the New Hospital Project and its sub-projects are managed effectively. It is expected that the work of the Programme Office may work across the wider NMGH Programme and not just the New Hospital Project. ## Job Description The NMGH New Hospital Programme Officer will assume specific responsibilities for supporting the effective management and control of the project which may include leading the day-to-day development and implementation of specialist programme and project controls working closely and effectively with Workstream Leads and other stakeholders. The responsibilities will include providing and receiving highly complex and highly sensitive or highly contentious information which must be managed effectively may include but not be limited to the following duties: Project Planning; RAID; Change Control; Programme/Project Reporting & Governance; Benefits Management; Information Management; Change Management; Assurance; Stakeholder Communications & Engagement; Continuous Improvement. The role may also be required to support the wider NMGH Redevelopment Programme (and its constituent projects) as necessary. ## Responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - Degree in relevant discipline or demonstration of relevant transferrable knowledge and experience - Foundation-level programme or project management qualification, e.g. P30, Prince 2 or MSP or demonstration of equivalent experience/relevant transferrable knowledge and skills - Knowledge and understanding of robust project governance and PMO arrangements - Knowledge and experience of specialist software, including project planning software (e.g. MS Project), reporting/MI software (e.g. MS PowerBI) and collaboration tools (such as SharePoint, Teams, Trello etc) - Experience of working in a PMO for larger programmes or managing change projects in a structured environment - Understanding and experience of applying programme and project frameworks, standards, controls and governance arrangements - Experience of planning and running workshops for key programme controls, such as planning, reporting, risk management etc **Desirable** - Practitioner-level programme or project management qualification, e.g. Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent experience - Knowledge and experience of benefits management - Knowledge and an understanding of technical design processes and technical drawings - Experience of working in the delivery or assurance of capital projects or service improvement projects ## Documents - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [nmgh new hospital programme officer (pdf, 538.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10365399) - [functional requirements form 7886607 - v8 (march 2022) completed (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10365400) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.