Job vacancy

Senior Programme Manager - Innovation Adoption

Salary:
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum
NHS Band:
8b
Hours of work:
Full time
Duration:
12 month secondment / fixed term
Deadline:
Monday 26 October 2026
Date of interview:
Friday 13 November 2026

Role purpose

We are seeking an experienced senior programme manager with a track record of delivering success in complex and dynamic environments. You will be a credible senior programme manager-level team member who combines strong programme delivery expertise with a passion for innovation, transformation and partnership working. Experience within innovation, life sciences, research translation, healthcare transformation or economic development would be particularly advantageous.


Full job description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and delivering innovative programmes that make a real difference across the health and care system. As a Senior Programme Manager, you will lead a diverse portfolio of high-profile national and regional projects, bringing together partners from across the system to design, deliver and scale solutions that improve outcomes for patients, communities and services.

Working at a strategic level, you will identify emerging opportunities, develop collaborative partnerships, secure and manage funding, and oversee programmes from concept through to implementation and dissemination. You will have the opportunity to influence system-wide change, working with senior leaders and stakeholders across health, care, academia and industry.


Join Us

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior programme manager 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.

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