Senior Programme Manager PMO & Efficiency

Job details

• Job reference: 250643
• Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
• Job closing date: 19/06/2026
• Job Type: Administrative Services
• Location: Ailsa Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 05/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Department: Directorate of Transformation & Sustainability

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Programme Manager PMO & Efficiency within our Directorate of Transformation & Sustainability based at Ailsa Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

36 hours per week. Monday to Friday.

What you will do:

• Leading and managing a range of discrete projects under the Programme Management Office (PMO) umbrella. The post holder will ensure that standard project management methodologies are applied to the projects under the auspices of the PMO function. The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring progress on all aspects of their projects, enabling robust weekly and monthly reports to be delivered to key organisational fora.
• A key function of the role will be the development of standardised reports on progress, with exception highlighting on risks and obstacles. The post will be responsible for the maintenance, development and management of programmes, ensuring adequacy of robust governance and control arrangements / systems are in place.
• Specifically, the post holder will engage with the Director Sponsors and Programme Groups and individual project leads to ensure a robust project management approach is in place to progress and successfully deliver.
• The post holder will need to work closely with Finance colleagues to track progress, slippage and delivery of efficiency and transformation programmes.
• The post holder will be required to test and challenge schemes with project leads, confirming savings values and performance against quality-related KPIs and gaining evidence for assurance purposes.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in a relevant discipline.
• A qualification in programme management or demonstrable experience in this area and a track record in delivering strategic programmes of work across a significant range of services.
• Ability to demonstrate and communicate a practical and theoretical understanding of programme management tools and techniques.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework and guidance for the NHS, and the Integration of Health and Social Care, including practical application of these together with the policy and planning framework nationally, regionally and locally.
• Demonstrable awareness of the policy framework for health and social care delivery and its interface with planning partners, particularly IJBs/Health and Social Care Partnerships.
• Recent experience of working in the NHS, other public sector or relevant organisations within a relevant role associated with strategic service planning and development.
• Knowledge of practical application of software packages in support of the key result areas.
• Ability and demonstrable experience in the drafting and presentation of papers, reports and related correspondence for the NHS Board, associated Governance groups, Directors and senior managers.
• Significant experience of working directly with Directors, Non Executive Directors and senior managers.
• A pragmatic and flexible approach to problem solving.
• Developed awareness of the political sensitivity of information and ability, and mental agility, to work through issues and think at both a strategic and operational level.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication and influencing skills (both written and oral) and an ability to establish productive working relationships

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact elaine.mcclure@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

Please visit here for further information.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• For help to complete an application on NHS Jobs Scotland, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and your NHS Jobs Scotland account for updates.
• Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your NHS Jobs Scotland account profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.