Senior Programme Manager - Adult Social Care Transformation
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
Highland HSCP is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager to lead the Adult Social Care Transformation Programme until March 2028. This role involves managing a significant transformation fund and achieving substantial savings. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge and experience in Adult Social Care, coupled with proven project and programme management skills. They will need to manage competing demands, work under pressure, and engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £76,888 – £82,251 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258841
Salary:
Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Assynt House
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
04/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
South and Mid Management Team
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Job Advert
Fixed Term / Secondment to 31/03/2028
Highland HSCP is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager, for a fixed term, to lead the Adult Social Care Transformation Programme until the end of March 2028. The transformation Programme is supported by a £20 million transformation fund and the savings potential is £31 million. We are seeking an individual with significant knowledge and experience in the field of Adult Social Care and a proven track record in project and programme management supported by appropriate qualifications.
The successful candidate will be able to handle competing demands, be clear thinking and able to work under high levels of pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines and use initiative.
They will be required to engage a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally and will require resilience to deliver the programme, particularly when faced with opposing views. They will have the ability to work autonomous
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