Programme Manager

Healthcare Management; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Maidenhead seeks an enthusiastic Programme Manager for its Public Health team. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of public health programmes, supervise a team of four officers, and collaborate with community partners to achieve health outcomes. The offer includes flexible working arrangements, 32 days of annual leave, and a generous pension scheme. This role aims to improve community health and wellbeing, making it ideal for someone passionate about public service.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Local Government Pension scheme

Free employee parking

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving health outcomes and making a difference for local communities.
• Dynamic manager to drive delivery of public health initiatives.
• Experience managing a high-performing team in a health or public service context.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of public health programmes and projects.
• Supervise and support a team of 4 programme officers.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external agencies.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Coordination skills

Partnership building

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Programme Manager to join our Public Health team.

The Role:

The Public Health Programme Manager will support the Public Health Senior Management Team to deliver a portfolio of public health programmes and projects set within the strategic context of the public health service plan, encompassing the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Council looph plan priorities. This work will include management supervision of 4 programme officers to ensure all programmes and projects are well managed and deliver outcomes and objectives set within the public health service plan. You will achieve success in these roles by forming close partnerships with both internal and external agencies across a variety of sectors. The role will report instantly to the Deputy Director of Public Health and within a matrix management Entrepreneurial comparaison to the Public Health Head of Contracts and Commissioning.

Your приблиз role will involve:

• Playing a key role in delivering a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, working collaboratively with the team to deliver the Public Health Service Plan and the Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy.
• Drive delivery by managing a high-performing team of Public Health Programme Officers, ensuring contracts are managed effectively and commissioned services achieve measurable outcomes.
• You will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills and experience across all areas of Public Health.

What we are looking for:

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes and making a real difference for local communities?

We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic manager to drive the delivery of initiatives and services aligned with our Public Health Service Plan, Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Council priorities. You'll need strong collaboration, coordination and partnership skills across organisational boundaries, to develop and support programmes that have a positive impact on the lives of Royal Borough residents.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible(timestamp) working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
ालित<리>Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates:

10 February 2026

To discuss this position informally, please contact Sian Smith, Head of Contracts and Commissioning, Public Health at [e-mail]

To apply please click Apply Now link below.