Test and Trace Programme Manager

Our client in East Anglia is seeking a Test and Trace Programme Manager to provide project management support for all local Test and Trace activity.

The role will be required to develop large County wide processes, coordinating numerous workstreams of activity, and lead on the logistical arrangements for all Test and Trace activity. You will be working closely with Public Health and the Countywide Covid-19 Coordination Hub who will provide technical advice and support on the workstreams.

Duties

To be responsible for coordinating all test and trace activity under one programme from inception, to implementation and completion.

Develop and manage the implementation of test and trace activity around: Backwards Contact Tracing, Lateral Flow Testing, Follow Up Contacts, Any extension to the existing Local Enhanced Contact Tracing activity, Other extensions to the local test and trace system as needed

Utilise appropriate programme management tools and experience in order to effectively programme manage the vast range of activity, ensuring the co-ordination, sequencing and cross cutting issues are considered and managed well and ensuring an appropriate level of oversight of the programme risks, issues and progress is maintained.

Be responsible for providing challenge and holding others to account, seeking ways to remove barriers to delivery and influencing decisions to support the programme objectives.

Provide regular reporting, including analysis and evaluation of progress and the current and future status on the programme and respective projects to the respective management and political functions.

Develop and maintain momentum for this major programme, gaining buy in from Senior Leaders, Politicians and the wider organisation to ensure the implementation of the programme moves at pace. Including but not limited to; potential attendance at Joint Management Team (JMT) and Public Health management teams to provide updates and gain agreement of key decisions.

To be responsible for keeping abreast of changes in national test and trace initiatives, to ensure that proactive planning and process are in place to allow a swift adoption of any responsibilities for the Council.

Knowledge and Experience

Degree in Business, management, information systems degree or demonstrable experience of project; programme; or change management.

Project management qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience

Expert knowledge and understanding of project and programme management systems and processes and a track record of successful application.

Demonstrable experience of successfully leading complex programmes.

Experienced in pulling together plans and strategies to ensure delivery.

Experience of working across sectors and forming strong relationships.

Experience of the logistics required to deliver service at pace and at high volume.

If you are interested in this role, please email ricky@buckinghamfutures.com or call us on 020 8125 4321.