Programme director

With over 30 years’ experience, and more than 250 care homes and hospitals, Barchester healthcare is one of the largest care home providers in the UK.

Our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people.

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Programme Director to join us, who will have a lasting impact across our portfolio.

This key role will be vital in achieving our extensive digital transformation programme.

Transformation projects are underway or scheduled across all aspects of the business, including electronic care and medication planning, finance, customer, and people projects, with the aim of delivering significant improvements to our operational and financial performance.

We will look to you to develop and implement technically sound programme plans, as well as develop our team of Project Managers to deliver large scale change.

You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, so we are looking for an experienced senior Programme Director, with the drive to see projects through to completion, ensuring your team have the skills and the knowledge to deliver on complex plans.

This position will form part of Barchester’s Senior Management Team, and will require regular travel across the UK.

Rewards and benefits: • Competitive salary, which is reviewed annually • Generous car allowance, with all mileage paid • Industry leading annual bonus Required experience and qualifications: • Large scale Project or Programme Management qualification • Experience of successfully creating, budgeting, and delivering projects in systems, processes, and operations within agreed timescales • Knowledge of programme management methodologies • Track record of successful change management in a complex environment • Ability to influence at all levels, including Executive Board level • Demonstrable experience of inspirational leadership • Full UK driving license with ability to travel nationwide and stay away on an ad hoc basis Role and responsibilities: • Drive the delivery of the Transformation and New Build Commissioning programmes • Agree and advise on terms of reference and an appropriate governance structure • Ensure that projects are established and managed in line with best practice • Develop an implementation and change management approach that embeds lasting change • Lead and develop a team of project managers to ensure successful delivery of projects • Ensure that all risks associated with the overall programme are clearly identified and managed • Effective procurement of external resources • Develop a robust system of post project evaluation and assessment of benefits realised for each project within the programme • Work in partnership with the relevant Project Sponsors, to ensure project delivery is at pace and to the required quality standards.

As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued.

If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.