Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen to join the Programme Management Office at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, where you will play a key role in supporting colleagues to transform and improve services.We are interested in receiving applications from individuals with a passion for PMO working, in a complex and fast-paced healthcare provider environment.If you are excited by the challenge of leading a PMO function to deliver world-class healthcare for patients and support the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives, we look forward to hearing from you.Main duties of the job

As Head of PMO, you will be responsible for providing a PMO service through formal leadership of the PMO team and maintaining relationships across the host Service Transformation team and the wider organisation. You will be expected to deliver PMO''s operational functions and develop the PMO to meet stakeholder needs. The role includes overseeing the coordination, governance, and visibility of priority portfolios, especially to support the Improvement and Financial Sustainability agendas, and monitoring interdependencies.You will need a thorough understanding of programme and project management and the ability to challenge robustly with a flexible approach. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to collaborate effectively. A strategic mindset combined with operational oversight is required.As a senior leader, you will have high autonomy, self-drive, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and provide direction. You should demonstrate effective leadership skills and resilience to deliver in a complex environment. You will champion improvements and model integrity, patient focus, and value-for-money behaviors to enable sustainable change.About us

At Bolton, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, guided by our trust values.Our aims are to improve the health of our community, provide excellent care, and ensure staff have pride and joy in their work. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects our community and offer excellent training and development opportunities. Applications from all sectors of the community are welcome.Details

Date posted:

22 August 2025Pay scheme:

Agenda for changeBand:

Band 8cSalary:

£76,965 to £88,682 per annumContract:

PermanentWorking pattern:

Full-timeReference number:

241-361CD-25Job locations:

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton, BL4 0JRJob responsibilities

For full details, see the attached job description and person specification. If you have questions, please contact us via the provided information.Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):Masters degree or higherProject management qualification (e.g., Prince2, Managing Successful Projects, or equivalent)Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the roleDesirable:P30 or PMO Essentials QualificationExperience (Essential):Significant experience in financial management, performance management, information systems reporting, and staff managementLeadership experience in a PMO role utilizing project management methodologiesExperience applying PMO best practices and continuous improvement reviewsSupporting change delivery in a fast-paced environmentDesirable:Leading PMO services in NHS or similar settingsSupporting change delivery in NHS or similar environmentsAdditional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975). A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence in the last 10 years if applicable.Employer Details

Bolton NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton, BL4 0JRWebsite:

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/

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