Programme Manager

Go back Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Programme Manager The closing date is 21 December 2025 We are looking to recruit an Administration and Programme Manager to join the Vasculitis and Lupus Research Group. You will lead the development of the Vasculitis and Lupus Research and Training centre. This will include, but is not limited to, organising courses for doctors and Nurses, financial management and conference planning. Main duties of the job Project management for practical teaching and training courses for Doctors and Specialist nurses in Addenbrooke's Hospital run by the Centre. Project management for large regional, national and international educational courses run by the Centre. Oversee the finances for the Centre. To create and implement targeted marketing campaigns designed to raise the profile of the Centre and gain new business in specific areas. To take full management responsibility for individual projects. To actively participate in effective business case development on time and to budget. To lead on the development of a new website for the Centre. Line management of a Band 4 Administrative Assistant. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position. The advert will close at midnight on 21 December 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 13 January 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Degree or equivalent Leadership and management qualification Experience Experience of planning and prioritisation Experience of working in a team and achieving results Budgetary Management experience Experience of managing a workforce Minute taking Experience of recruitment and retention of staff Experience and responsibility of the day to day running of a service Developing business and marketing strategies Experience of marketing events Knowledge Evidence of ongoing learning Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Knowledge of medical and surgical education Skills Ability to motivate and empower others Excellent working knowledge of Excel Excellent communication skills, including inter-personal skills, liaison and negotiation skills Budget and resource management Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently Positive and effective team worker Additional Requirements The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr