Junior Programme Manager - Health and Social Care

Job Title: Junior Programme Manager - Health and Social Care

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Overview of the organisations's Health & Social Care Programme

With health and care systems around the globe facing increasing pressures, the use of digital technology has never been more important. The organisation's Health & Social Care Programme supports the digital health and care supplier community, representing our members to the public sector and fostering a vibrant ecosystem.

The organisation helps members navigate the complex space of digital health and care in the UK and ensure our NHS and care services are prepared for the challenges of the future.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the organisation's Health & Social Care Programme team, as well as developing key workstreams independently.

This position provides an opportunity to work with senior level representatives from across the health, social care and life sciences sectors, to support the delivery of policy and market engagement opportunities for our members. This role would suit an articulate and enthusiastic learner, with the ability to support the development of new policy and the delivery of projects and events.

The role will encompass the development the programme's work in health, social care and life sciences, exploring the role of digital health and technology in improving these sectors. Experience organising events, analysing policy, or working with one or more of the following is desirable: the UK technology sector, NHS, government, or policy makers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the capability to work across multiple workstreams, engaging with a variety of industry and government stakeholders, and will develop a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the health technology sector.

This role requires someone who has the communication skills, confidence, and drive to grow their own expertise and profile, as well as that of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and communication of activities to deliver value for member companies;
• Support the development, implementation and management of the programme's work across the health and social care sectors, developing expertise in key areas;
• Support with the set-up and execution of in-person and virtual events, briefings and meetings;
• Promote the organisation activities through written insights, social media engagement and PR/media activities;
• Work with the marketing team to deliver a monthly programme newsletter;
• Support the team to bring new companies into membership;
• Liaise with other company teams to identify collaboration opportunities;
• Support the management of the Programme's Working Group and other relevant forums, maintaining liaison with group members;
• Deputise for the Health & Social Care Programme Managers in their absence; and
• Any other duties that might from time to time be required by the Head of Programme and the Health & Social Care team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Core Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
• A great team player
• Able to manage competing priorities
• A methodical and thorough approach to work

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Strong interest in the use of technology in the health, social care and life sciences sectors;
• Able to quickly build practical subject matter expertise;
• A self-motivated individual with a positive can-do approach who is comfortable working with competing demands and responding to tight deadlines;
• Experience supporting content development, such as newsletters, briefings, or presentations;
• Experience organising and supporting meetings and events, including logistics, invitations, and follow-up;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and policy information effectively to a range of audiences; and
• A team player who can manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Desired knowledge and experience

• Good high-level knowledge of technology and workings of the technology sector;
• Understands the economic, social and political environment, members' business sectors and business models, stakeholders and their drivers;
• Have capability to use the tools and technologies the organisation provides; including but not limited to Microsoft Office, CRM, mobile and home working software, web tools and social media.

Additional Information

This role is based out of the organisation's London offices, however the organisation operates a flexible working policy.

This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.

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Candidates with experience of: Junior Health and Social Care Project Manager, Health and Social Care, Junior Project Manager, Junior Health and Social Care Technology, Assistant Technology Programme Manager, Public Sector Project Manager may also be considered for this role.