About this role
We are seeking an organised, proactive senior manager to lead service delivery and programmes that make a meaningful national health impact.
Senior Services and Programme Manager Salary: £40,000–£46,000 per annum, depending on experience Location: Hybrid (UK based) Hours: 37.5 hours per week FTE (will also consider reduced or consolidated hours) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 6th May 2026
About the role
This is a senior, high impact role responsible for overseeing the day to day delivery and ongoing development of services, projects and programmes within a national health focused organisation. Reporting to a senior leader, you will lead complex programmes from planning through to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to a high standard.
You will provide specialist technical and operational expertise, supported by a high level of organisational and sector knowledge. The role involves wide ranging engagement with internal and external stakeholders and requires confidence, initiative and autonomy in decision making.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering and managing multiple programmes and workstreamsProviding day to day operational oversight of services and service delivery functionsLine management responsibilities, including coaching and training othersManaging and monitoring budgets and contributing to financial planningSupporting business cases, funding bids and feasibility workBuilding and sustaining strong stakeholder relationships across relevant sectorsProducing reports, KPIs and impact data for internal and external audiencesDeputising for senior leadership as required This role has broad organisational impact and requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands on operational delivery.
About you
You will be an experienced senior manager with strong programme or service delivery experience, ideally within healthcare, public service or the charity sector, or within a related environment such as the NHS, pharma or medical devices. You may hold specialist qualifications (for example PRINCE2) or equivalent experience, and you will bring a high level of technical and organisational expertise.
You will demonstrate:
Proven experience managing projects, services or programmesConfidence managing budgets and operational resourcesStrong people management, coaching or mentoring skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilitiesHigh levels of initiative, autonomy and organisational abilityA collaborative, values led and impact driven approachAn understanding of the importance and impact of patient organisations and the patient voice is essential for this position. About the organisation
This organisation is a national charity working to improve health outcomes through awareness, education, advocacy and service delivery. It is driven by strong values and offers a supportive, flexible and mission focused working environment where your work will contribute to meaningful national impact.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, Health Programmes Manager, Strategic Services Manager, Programme Lead.