Head of PMO | South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	08 Awst 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£74,290 - £85,601 per annum
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	07 Medi 2025
Lleoliad:	Crawley, RH10 9BG
Cwmni:	South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7406711/278-HPMO-0825-SBW

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Organisation: South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Role: Head of PMO

Salary: 8C

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Deadline: 24th August

At South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) we are proud to provide emergency medical services to Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, as well as parts of North East Hampshire. We are an ever-evolving Ambulance Service, and our work environment is highly rewarding. We respond to 999 calls from the public, urgent calls from healthcare professionals and provide NHS 111 services across four Integrated Care Systems.

We have an extremely exciting opportunity to join our Trust as Head of PMO. We are seeking an exceptional Head of PMO to lead the development and oversight of our newly established Programme Management Office (PMO). This is a crucial leadership role within the Strategy and Transformation Directorate, responsible for ensuring effective programme governance, resource allocation, and delivery of strategic priorities. This role will provide strategic leadership across three core portfolio areas, which include:
• Delivering High Quality Care
• Ensuring Our People Enjoy Working at SECAmb
• Being a Sustainable Partner

The successful postholder will manage our PMO and bring significant experience of establishing and embedding robust PMO frameworks. They will provide expert guidance programme governance, risk management, benefits realisation, and be comfortable engaging with senior and executive directors.

In return, you could be part of an upward journey, in which there is both support and permission to ensure we establish an outstanding PMO while fostering a positive working environment where staff can flourish.

Please note: SECAmb have partnered with Hunter Healthcare for the recruitment of this role and all enquiries should be directed to Hunter Healthcare via the contact details below.

Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) - South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - Hunter Healthcare

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position within the Strategy & Transformation Directorate, responsible for ensuring effective programme governance, resource allocation, and delivery of strategic priorities. The post-holder will:
• Establish and embed robust PMO frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Oversee portfolio performance reporting at senior and executive levels.
• Provide expert guidance on programme governance, risk management, and benefits realisation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Portfolio and Programme Managers to ensure quality programme delivery.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive transformation across operational, clinical, and support services.
• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Back up buddy App
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals

About You

The successful candidate will have significant experience in PMO leadership, preferably within the NHS or a complex public sector organisation. You will bring:
• Proven expertise in programme management, portfolio governance, and transformation.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of NHS governance structures and experience in healthcare improvement programmes.
• A strategic and analytical approach, with the ability to oversee multiple complex programmes.
• Relevant professional qualifications in portfolio and programme management (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2).

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a newly established PMO, playing a key role in delivering SECAmb’s strategy and driving transformation across the Trust.

SECAmb is committed to upholding its core values of Kindness, Courage, and Integrity, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment where staff are supported to deliver the best possible care to our communities.




This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025

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