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Job overview

The ICS Senior Programme Manager Long Term Planning Delivery will be responsible for the development and successful delivery of programmes that facilitate the achievement of national and local priorities. The post holder will be responsible for the management and successful delivery of a significant portfolio of programmes aligned to the Long Term Plan on behalf of the system that includes Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Respiratory and Specialised Commissioning.  The portfolio will change and alter over time, in line with the requirements of the system and national directives.  Partnership working and collaboration are at the heart of the role and key stakeholders will include Place based leaders, the Provider Collaborative, and partners within the Integrated Care System, in particular patients and unpaid carers.

 The Senior Programme Manager Long Term Planning Delivery will establish a clear overview of the portfolio and interdependencies through effective project and programme design, planning, delivery, and progress reporting. The post holder will identify and lead opportunities preparing business cases and proposals as required. The post will deputise on behalf of Director of Long Term Planning Delivery as and when required

The proposed interview date  will be 4th December

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will have overall responsibility for multiple programmes within their portfolio and be responsible for building and managing strategic relationships with stakeholder organisations.

• The programmes will be of a wide ranging nature and will change significantly over time as the needs and requirements of the system change over time. 

• To lead on the oversight and coordination from design to delivery of a range of projects and programmes of work which promote and support key system priorities and objectives, transformation, and are aligned with the ICB/ICS’s financial sustainability plan. 

• To be aware of interdependencies with other programmes in the system and support the resolution of any risks that have been identified and/or arisen. 

• To lead in ensuring effective quality assurance and overall integrity of the LTP programmes. 

• To  ensure support to clinical and managerial leads as deemed appropriate. 

• To be responsible with project and programme leads for the high standard of programme delivery, including timeliness, achievement, and overall value.

Working for our organisation

Surrey Heartlands is a partnership of organisations working together - with staff, patients, their carers, families, and the public - to support people to live healthier lives. Surrey Heartlands developed into an Integrated Care Board (ICB) since July 2022, working through 4 Integrated, dynamic, and sustainable place-based partnerships (our Places), each working together to deliver a shared vision across Surrey.

The 4 Place partnerships are known as:

North West Surrey Alliance

Guildford and Waverley Alliance

Surrey Downs Health and Care

East Surrey Place

We have an ambitious vision for transformation and continuous improvement of health and care across our footprint and to deliver our objectives we need a team of capable, collaborative professionals who share the same vision. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

We welcome all applications, especially those from underrepresented communities, including people with a disability, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome all applications, especially those from underrepresented communities, including people with a disability, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

As part of the organisation’s commitment to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff, Surrey Heartlands ICB will consider all requests for flexible working on hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, compressed hours, part-time hours and/or job-sharing, and homeworking.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board will not discriminate against or dismiss the applications of candidates with spent convictions for posts which are not exempt from this legislation.