Guidance Programme Manager

Job title: Guidance Programme Manager (Head of Guidance)

Salary range: £49,473

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: London, Hybrid

Working hours: 35 hours (other options available)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Guidance team

• Managing key relationships with partner organisations such as NICE, RCM, and our specialist societies

• Leading the continuous improvement of RCOG guidance and patient information

• Ensuring robust governance, quality assurance and compliance with information governance and SOPs

• Supporting innovation in guidance production, recognising the fast pace of technological change in this space

• Championing patient and public involvement throughout our work

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

This position is well-suited to an experienced and inspiring Programme Manager to lead our Guidance and Patient Information team, a pivotal part of our mission to improve care for women, girls, and babies around the world.

Requirements:

• Experienced team leader

• Experienced in managing complex programmes or portfolios in a healthcare, academic, or charity setting

• Skilled in stakeholder management, especially in multidisciplinary or clinical environments

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to co-production and inclusive engagement

• A confident communicator, capable of presenting to a range of audiences and influencing at all levels

• A team player and leader, passionate about improving standards and making an impact

A qualification in programme or project management (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience is essential. Experience working with or developing clinical guidance and familiarity with women’s health are desirable.

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January

• 10% pension contribution after probation

• Enhanced wellbeing and family support

• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation

• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave

• Affinity staff networks

• Life assurance and income protection schemes

• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please note your CV will be reviewed against the JD and Person Specification as part of the shortlisting process.

• Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 4 August 2025