Job vacancy

Programme Manager - Insight

Salary:
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum
NHS Band:
8a
Hours of work:
Full time
Duration:
23 month fixed-term / secondment
Deadline:
Monday 26 October 2026
Date of interview:
Friday 6th November

Role purpose

We are seeking an experienced evaluator with specialist knowledge and skills in mixed methods. You will be passionate about creating insights and generating real-world evidence that support innovation in the NHS and will have a demonstrable track record of leading the design, analysis and reporting of the impact and implementation of innovations or innovative ways of working in health and care. Skills in health economics evaluation are highly desirable for this role.


Full job description

You will join the Insight team within Health Innovation Wessex, a well-established and highly experienced group of evaluation and research specialists with a track record of delivering more than 100 real-world innovation evaluations. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop innovative evaluation approaches, test new methods and analytical techniques, and contribute to the evolution of evaluation practice within health and care. As a senior member of Health Innovation Wessex, you will provide leadership and support to other members of staff. The role offers excellent scope to broaden your experience, build expertise in real-world evaluation, and work alongside colleagues who are recognised for their leadership in evidence generation and impact assessment.


Join Us

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced evaluator who wants to make a lasting difference to health outcomes, healthcare transformation and economic growth.

If you are passionate about innovation, inspired by the future of the NHS and excited by the opportunity to shape the next chapter of Health Innovation Wessex, we would love to hear from you.

Together, we can accelerate innovation, improve lives and create a healthier future for Wessex and beyond.

Apply

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