Job details
- Job reference: 258841
- Salary: Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
- Job closing date: 20/09/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Assynt House
- Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 04/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: South and Mid Management Team
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.
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.boydell2@nhs.scot; mobile: 07760 460624
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This advert is for Senior Programme Manager - Adult Social Care Transformation with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 8 Programme manager role. The advertised salary is £76,888 - £82,251. The contract type is Fixed-term or Secondment. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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