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Health Programmes Manager

Hybrid working / Cheltenham Office - 1 / 2 days in the Cheltenham office

Start date: ASAP

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised person with excellent relationship and people skills, alongside a strong service or project management delivery background to join us as our Health
Programmes Manager. This role will oversee two of our flagship programmes: the WellChild Nurses and
Better at Home programme.

A Bit about Us:

WellChild is the national charity for seriously ill children. Our vision is for every child or young person with complex medical needs to be thriving at home. Through a UK-wide network of children’s nurses, garden transformation projects and family support services, WellChild, who have Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex as its Patron, exists to ensure this growing population of children and young people have the best chance to thrive at home and in their communities.

Purpose of the role:

Working alongside the Director of Programmes and wider programmes team, the successful candidate will ensure that the collective knowledge and skills of both our national nurse network and our flagship Better at Home suites are embedded into the Charity’s strategy and activities. The post holder will also be instrumental in growing these networks as well as supporting the growth of the projects.

WellChild currently have over 50 nurse posts across the UK and 13 Better at Home training facilities.

The successful delivery of these programmes is integral to the charity and ensures that children with complex health needs and their families can access specialist support in their area when they need it.

Work for us

This is a key role within the WellChild team which is responsible for the day-to-day delivery and management of agreed projects within WellChild’s charitable programmes. With the support of the team, you will be able to operate under a high level of autonomy to deliver on these organisational charitable objectives and be responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders, including health professionals to maximise the outcomes for children with complex health needs and their families.

You will be able to:

• Demonstrate at least two years experience working in a project or service management role
• Create high quality reports from monitoring data
• Evidence ability of finance management, including budgets and forecasts
• Demonstrate experience of success in establishing and maintaining successful networks and relationships
• Ideally demonstrate experience or knowledge of working within the health sector
• Confidently use Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate commitment and ability for strong team working
• Effectively prioritise and work calmly under pressure
• Collaborate with other teams across the organisation

You will have:

• A passion for working with families with children who have complex health needs
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience using Client Management Systems
• Positive ‘can do’ approach with the ability to be adaptable and work flexibly and on own initiative

What we can offer:

We understand the reality of people’s lives and strive wherever possible to offer flexibility and support to enable you to balance your work and personal life in a healthy way. We also believe it’s important that our people feel their work has purpose, so we’ll encourage you and support you to be autonomous and creatively lead on key pieces of work.

• Competitive salary £31,321 - £34,321*
• 23 days holiday on appointment rising to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment at 5%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• TOIL for out of hours work
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements between home and the office
• Enhanced benefits package

Other:

There will also be some travel to meetings and events required that fall outside of normal working hours.

Salary Bandings:

* Our policy is that we show candidates the full salary band for the role they are applying for, all
appointments will be made at the start of the salary range, successful candidates have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. Progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and
subject to individual performance and affordability.

Equal Opportunities:

At WellChild, we celebrate diversity and recognise the value it brings to our organisation. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making. As such, we match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates and actively seek candidates from various backgrounds irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and take pride in ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered.

Safer Recruitment:

WellChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check relevant to the requirements of the role. For this role that will involve a basic disclosure.

How to Apply:

Application forms can be found by clicking on Apply Now.
Completed application forms should be sent to the email address to the right of this advert or posted via the address in the contac details. 

Use of Curriculum Vitae (CVs)

Our policy is to recruit our employees on the basis of their suitability for the work to be done. An application form allows us to compare individuals based on like for like information and as such we do not accept a CV unless accompanied by a fully completed application form.

Queries

If you have a query regarding the recruitment process, require additional information, or would like to arrange an informal discussion about this role, please contact Johanna Waltho, HR Manager via the email addressess to the right of this advert.

Retention of Personal Information

Please see our Privacy Statement which can be found at: https://www.wellchild.org.uk/privacy-cookies/

Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

Closing date for applications: Midday, 14th July 2025 Interview date: 29th/30th July 2025 Interview location: Cheltenham Office

Salary: £31,321 per annum

Hours Per Week: Permanent - 35

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