Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Current management experience in the NHS or similar of demonstrable evidence
- Experience
Experience of producing Business Plans / Business Cases and supporting the delivery of service change linked to the plan
- Experience
Experience of leading and delivering projects
- Relationships
If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
- Right to Work
Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
- Right to Work
If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
- Right to Work
Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.
- Qualifications
Educated to Masters level or equivalent
- Qualifications
Project management qualification
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional development
- Qualifications
Leadership / management development
- Job Specific Requirements
The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- Job Specific Requirements
The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Understanding of current community services and configurations delivered within the NHS and Social Care economy
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Knowledge of current national policies and interpreting national guidance
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Understanding and knowledge of Business Case processes
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Able to show leadership qualities and work effectively as part of a team
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Able to solve problems and work on own initiative
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Able to prepare and present briefing papers and reports to tight deadlines
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Able to facilitate collaborative working
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Able to manage and handle sensitive information and difficult messages in an effective and empathic way
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Able to handle conflict in a constructive manner
- Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Able to use the full range of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Senior management experience in the NHS
- Experience
Experience of project management within a PRINCE methodology or similar
- Experience
Experience of partnership working
- Experience
Experience of supporting tender processes
- Qualifications
Understanding of the current and emerging commissioning structures
- Qualifications
Understanding of current Service Development Strategy and Transformation Programme
- Qualifications
Able to present confidently
Job summary
*** Please note this post is internal to North Cheshire and Mersey employees ***
The Cheshire and Merseyside Provider Collaborative brings together the NHS Providers of Services in Cheshire & Mersey to work collaboratively to deliver better care for our citizens. The Community programme within the collaborative is hosted by North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Trust
Senior Programme Managers will work alongside clinical leads and other staff to deliver
Performance monitoring of services under their remit
Implement effective future working models
Manage on-going projects
Develop and manage transformative projects to maximize service efficiency and effectiveness
Build effective relationships across the providers Trusts, stakeholders and with other networks across Cheshire and Merseyside and the North West Region
Represent the network at local, regional and national fora, reporting on network performance and achievements
Manage relationships with stakeholders, reporting progress as required
Main duties of the job
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region.
Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).
They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.
Our mission
We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision
We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our values
- Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
- Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
- Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
- One team: We work well together and with our communities
Details
- Date posted: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9835-COR26-075
- Job locations: Spencer House, Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The Cheshire and Merseyside Provider Collaborative brings together the NHS Providers of Services in Cheshire & Mersey to work collaboratively to deliver better care for our citizens. The Community programme within the collaborative is hosted by North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Trust.
- Senior Programme Managers will work alongside clinical leads and other staff to deliver:
- Performance monitoring of services under their remit
- Implement effective future working models
- Manage on-going projects
- Develop concept, design and manage transformative projects to maximise service efficiency and effectiveness
- Build effective relationships across the provider Trusts, stakeholders and with other networks across Cheshire and Merseyside and the North West Region
- Represent the network at local, regional and national fora, reporting on network performance and achievements
- Manage relationships with stakeholders, reporting progress as required
Please see attached Full Job Description.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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This advert is for Senior Project Manager with North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Project manager role. The advertised salary is £57528.00 to £64750.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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