Head of Programmes

Description:

A company dedicated to improving human health and playing a major role in delivering better healthcare are seeking an experienced Head of Programmes to join their South Wales team.

You’ll work to accelerate innovative solutions for the NHS – identify gaps and needs in the healthcare industry, deliver solutions, and take on responsibility of leading and growing a team of 10 project leads.

You’ll work with a broad spectrum of stakeholders and be responsible for persuading relevant bodies to get on board with new product/project ideas to make their lives easier; working with multiple and varied small-sized projects that grow into large scale. You’ll be confident interacting with others at senior levels, regularly produce progress reviews, monitor team performance, and manage project risk.

Skills we are most interested in for this position:

Proven strong project management experience

Senior-level experience, ability to people manage

A good understanding of healthcare industry/NHS/working with social care providers and appreciation of the barriers of adopting innovation within them

Strategy development in a complex multi-stakeholder environment

Innovative approach – encouraging and valuing new ideas, plus effective/persuasive  communication skills

This full-time role requires 2 days a week visits to Cardiff location (3 days working from home)

Please ‘Apply Now’ to be considered or contact Rachael for a confidential chat