Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our Workforce Transformation and Education Team to deliver on the ICB workforce commitment 'to work together to create meaningful work opportunities and employment for people in Northeast London - now and in the future.'
The role will involve developing programmes of work to meet the long-term plan requirement to work on projects across health and care.
This will include bidding for funding, providing high level project management, and reporting on progress to internal and external partners.
Key to delivery will be engaging and collaborating with partners to ensure we can build apprentice pathways across Northeast London.
Main duties of the job The Senior Workforce Programme Manager is responsible for managing complex workforce projects.
It will include planning and co-ordinating programmes for employers to benefit the residents of North east London.
You will be working with local partners across North East London to identify localised or sector specific challenges and putting interventions in place.Bringing a detailed knowledge of project management and an understanding of workforce challenges and solution they will play a pivotal role in the large-scale transformation which is being undertaken within North East London to enable health and care to be delivered to patients.
The post holder will lead and manage programmes, bringing partners together from multiple organisations that deliver programmes across the Integrated Care System.
In addition, you will work with partner organisations to implement new/innovative models of working to meet current and future business needs.
The post holder will be expected to build and maintain relationships with a range of partners across NEL.
About us NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities.
Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.We are a forward-thinking organisation that values and supports diversity, inclusion and flexible working.
If you work flexibly or require flexible arrangements, please be assured this will not be a barrier to securing this role.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and are happy to explore and accommodate flexible working options wherever possible.Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a 6 months' probation period in line with the Probation Policy.
Job description Job responsibilities For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description, please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essentials and desirables of the person specification when completing your supporting statement.________________________________________ Applicants who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our role profile requirements will be shortlisted for interview.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gareth Noble at .
The closing date for all applications is 22 January 2025 .
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if a sufficient number of applications has been received to shortlist.
You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Interviews are planned for w/c 10 February 2025.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Relevant Masters, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Formal qualification in Project Management (PRINCE 2) OR equivalent Experience Essential Evidence of leading successful project and/or operational performance and improvement; including business case preparation, service initiation/commissioning, contract negotiation, and the development and monitoring of output and outcome measures Extensive programme management experience in large complex organisations, including design, development, implementation and management of change in a multiple stakeholder environment Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence Workforce Transformation Experience Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes Experience in a healthcare environment Knowledge Essential Use advanced analytical and judgement skills.
including understanding and application of complex statistical and numerical data Knowledge of financial systems monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement Use advanced analytical and judgement Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects, and services on time Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects, and services on time Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills