We are recruiting for a Senior Programme Manager to working within our Cyber Operations function.

Cyber Operations purpose is to support safe care and build public trust by building NHS England’s cyber resilience and enabling the wider health system to be cyber resilient, supporting Transformation Directorate’s purpose of delivering the best care and outcomes for the NHS.

Cyber Operations sub-directorate consists of 4 operational areas:
• Cyber Security Operations Unit (CSOU).
• Cyber Delivery Unit (CDU).
• Cyber Improvement Programme (CIP).
• Chief Information Security Office Function (CISO)

At the highest level, the Cyber Delivery Unit comprises of four pillars:
• Delivery Infrastructure
• Cyber Security Engagement
• Delivery Tiger Team
• Regional Engagement

In this role you will be responsible for leading on the delivery of high value multiple IT/Technology and people projects and programmes of work that directly impact across the health and care sector.

You will be cyber operations “champion for change”; being responsible for delivering programmes that support the Cyber Operations vision of ‘a cyber resilient NHS England, where security choices are evidence based and business enabling aligned to the agreed risk appetite’ both within NHS England and the wider health and care sector.

Your main responsibilities will be: -
• Leading on whole programme lifecycles, each containing multiple projects, relating to system change that will facilitate the uptake of initiatives that support and embed cyber excellence within the health system, championing best practice.

• Communicating the vision for NHS England and Cyber Operations; leading the development of operational/delivery strategies, plans, milestones, performance indicators and guidance that support this vision from a programmatic standpoint.

• Develop complex communications to support clear project reporting and project outcomes; this will from time to time include dealing with contentious issues.

• Leading the Cyber Infrastructure Team, including line management of function leads.

It is desirable that you will have experience in delivering large scale; sector driven, technical programmes of work and has some previous experience in benefits realisation.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes

Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet:

All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered.
Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You don’t need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc

Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract is short term vacancy.

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Secondment

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

This advert closes on Sunday 31 Aug 2025